DUDA ang Palasyo sa naging pahayag ni Sen. Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos, Jr. na hindi magdedeklara ng martial law sakaling makabalik sa kapangyarihan ang kanyang pamilya.
Sa isang text message, iginiit ni Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) head Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma ang patuloy na pagtanggi ni Marcos na magsori sa mga biktima ng martial law ang nagpapakita ng hindi pagiging sinsero.
“Trustworthiness of a person is based on honesty and accountability. Mr. Marcos’ record as a vice presidential candidate shows that he is seriously lacking in both aspects,” sabi ni Coloma.
Ito’y matapos tanungin si Coloma kung dapat bang pagkatiwalaan si Marcos matapos niyang sabihin na tutol siya sa pagbabalik ng martial law.
“He continues to paint a rosy picture of what actually happened during martial law and glosses over the oppressive character of the dictatorship. Should our people trust a candidate who refuses to acknowledge what actually happened and attempts to divert attention from reality? Our Bosses know better and we trust they will decide wisely on election day,” dagdag pa ni Coloma.
Kasabay nito, sinabi ni Coloma na mananagot sa taumbayan ang susunod na pangulo sakaling payagan ang pagpapalibing kay yumaong dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos sa Libigan ng mga Bayani.
“If the next President does not believe in the guiding principles upon which President Aquino decided not to allow the transfer of former President’s remains to Libingan ng mga Bayani, then he or she will have to justify that decision to the people,” ayon pa kay Coloma.
Idinagdag ni Coloma na hindi man lamang humingi ng paumanhin ang yumaong dating pangulo sa mga biktima ng martial law.
“President Aquino’s decision is based on his firm belief and conviction on the primacy of justice. The late President Marcos never apologized for the violence and oppression that characterized martial law and the dictatorship,” ayon pa kay Coloma.