The sanctimonious Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., otherwise known as Bongbong, talks as if he’s the cleanest senatorial aspirant in the ticket of Manny "Wysiwyg" Villar. And he’s banking on voters who have never known the repressive regime of his father and namesake.
So let me make it clear. The conjugal dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos, the parents of Bongbong, was responsible for hundreds of people killed or missing during its reign. It is responsible for millions of dollars siphoned off the Philippine treasury, earning for this country the appellation, "Sickman of Asia."
And where was Bongbong during this time? Enjoying the perks and privileges of a virtual prince. Did he go against the corruption of his father? Did he speak out against the human rights abuses of the Marcos tyranny?
No! In fact he fled the country, fearing for his life along with his disgraced family.
So, how dare he opens his mouth and speak as if he was Mr. Clean. He was even quoted as saying that People Power 1 failed. If it indeed failed, its failure was its inability to bring Bongbong and his ilk to prison.
Bongbong should be thankful. And he should show his thankfulness by letting the Filipinos know that he is sorry for what his family did when they were in power, desist from running for public office and just disappear into the night.
One less Marcos is one less possible dictator and thief.


