Friday, June 17, 2011

PNOY REJECTS HERO'S BURIAL FOR MARCOS: REPORT


by abs-cbnNEWS.com

President Benigno Aquino III has rejected the burial of former strongman Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, the Associated Press (AP) reported Friday.

In an interview with AP, Aquino said he would not allow the former dictator to be buried at the national heroes' cemetery in Manila, where former presidents, military officials, and prominent national leaders are laid to rest. [ FULL STORY ]