The Philippine Army (PA) has increased security at the
"Libingan Ng Mga Bayani" (LNMB) in Fort
Bonifacio , Taguig City
This is in anticipation of possible protest actions that
might mar the proceedings and groups planning to bring rocks, said Army
spokesman Col. Benjamin Hao.
"We have increased (the) security (for) the LNMB to
maintain its peace, sanctity and tranquility after receiving reports that some
groups are planning to conduct protest actions and put rocks (at the site of
Marcos' burial plot). This is not the place for this," he said in
Filipino.
The PA spokesman said they have been receiving such reports
since last July ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's order to intern Marcos at
the LNMB.
"We understand (protesters' sentiments) but (the LNMB)
is a place for families and relatives of fallen heroes so they must be given
the solemn opportunity," Hao stressed.
He added that while protesters are welcome to stage their
protest outside LNMB premises, they cannot do the same inside the cemetery
proper.
"Remember this is a national shrine, this is not a
place to express their sentiments on whatever political issues they have. We
ask for understanding (that as) a national cemetery, everybody should give
proper response," Hao stressed.
As this develops, the Army spokesman said Marcos
representatives are now cleaning and making initial digs at the regulation 100
square meter plot former presidents are allocated in the LNMB's 5,000 square
meter Presidential Section.
As of this posting, the remains of three presidents --
Carlos P. Garcia, Diosdado Macapagal and Elpidio Quirino -- are now interred
there.
Hao said the Presidential Section still has room for 46 more.
http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=1&sid=&nid=1&rid=911991
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