Several luminaries in the showbiz industry have slammed what they perceive as the “distortion” of the Philippines’ history during Martial Law.
THE controversy on revisionism or changing if not altering history of the Philippines’ Martial Law resurrected when TV host and actress Toni Gonzaga interviewed Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., also known as Bongbong Marcos.
In the vlog “Toni Talks,” Bongbong negated all accusations against the martial rule of his father, Ferdinand E. Marcos. (See also: Toni's Bongbong talk stirs the nation )
In response, many showbiz figures poured in their thoughts on the issue.
After Bianca Gonzalez reacted to her friend and colleague at the hosting of ABS-CBN’s “Pinoy Big Brother (PBB)” Toni Gonzaga that she reached out to Toni “as a friend, I choose to reach out privately and dialogue respectfully, instead of ‘call out’ publicly. Because for me, that is what a true friend would do. Even family and friends can have different views. My friends know that my stand has always been #MarcosNotAHero.”
During the 49th anniversary of Martial Law yesterday, Bianca still dominated her Instagram with the tags #NeverForget and #NeverAgain.
Award-winning scriptwriter and novelist Lualhati Bautista vehemently debunked the recreation of Philippine history during the dark days of the dictatorship.
She said that there were indeed victims of the Martial Law atrocities like Emman Lacaba, a poet and brother of prizewinning screenwriter Jose F. Lacaba who was killed by the Marcos military men.
“Poetess Lorena Barros was also murdered by the Marcos men,” said Lualhati.
“I can go on and on with the list, even include the number of women detainees tortured and raped by Marcos’ military men but I can’t, there are THOUSANDS of them. Just do tell me: how can a ‘kind and loving father’ who buys ice cream for every child in school because it is his son’s birthday be the same ‘kind and loving father’ who allows, nay, orders, his men to rape, torture, and kill other fathers’ children? Just think about it,” Bautista gushed.
Award winning director Lore Reyes also lambasted the Marcoses, particularly Imee Marcos when the senator asserted that “UP Martial Law subject should show Marcos side, too.”
“Yes, of course! Let UP offer doctorates in plunder, mass murder, cronyism and continuing studies in revisionism,” taunted Lore in his Facebook posts.
Reyes also recalled couple Paul Soriano and Toni rooted for Marcos, Jr. in the 2016 presidential elections. “Paul Soriano and Toni Gonzaga’s Vice-President was Bongbong Marcos paul soriano1017 @bongbongmarcos is our Vice President #bongbongmarcos #bbm4vp2016.”
Cultural worker Beverly Wico Siy harked back on the eve of the Martial Law on the controversial Manila Film Center—a project by former first lady Imelda R. Marcos—where its construction workers were buried when it fell down a few days before the opening of the 1981 Manila International Film Festival, an allegation denied by Imelda.
“Not even a singer bone is underneath,” Marcos said in an interview.
Beverly gibed at Toni for her act.
“Toni Gonzaga, hello from our family to yours. Let us tour you here at Manila Film Center,” invited Siy.
Beverly laid in tips on a tour of the CCP Bay Terminal, Manila Film Center, Harbor Square and front of Star City.
“Tip 5: ang pamilya sa Manila Film Center. Bukas sa publiko, libre ito. Akyatin ang hagdan, maglakad at umikot sa buong structure. Para hindi lumaking Toni Gonzaga ang mga anak natin,” she quipped.
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