Martial law victims slam Bongbong

MANILA, Philippines - The Families of victims of Involuntary Disappearance (FIND) during martial law slammed Sen. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for repeatedly denying that atrocities were committed during the presidency of his late father.

Members of FIND held an indignation rally at the Bantayog ng mga Desaparecidos (Shrine of Forced Disappearance) at Redemptorist Church in Baclaran yesterday.

“These poignant memories are mocked and dishonored by Bongbong Marcos, who insists that the administration of his father has overshadowed the more than 100,000 victims of human rights violation,” a speaker during the rally said, citing at least 882 victims of enforced disappearances.

The group said Marcos, who is running for vice president in the 2016 elections, may not have committed any human rights violations himself, but could not deny that inhuman and cruel transgressions were committed during his father’s regime. 

Instead of clearing the name of his father, Marcos should apologize on his behalf and help the victims and their families attain justice, the group said.

FIND also urged President Aquino to order an investigation into the unresolved human rights violation cases and bring the perpetrators to justice.