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MARCOS NO HERO. Baguio activists led by Campaign Against the Return of the Marcoses in Malacañang (CARMMA) stage a protest at the remains of the Marcos bust in Tuba, Benguet on Nov 18, the 5th anniversary of the late dictator’s burial at Libingan ng mga Bayani. | @Weng_De_Vera

@Weng_De_Vera The Phil. Tourism Authority started the construction of the Marcos Park in 1978, displacing Ibaloi communities in Taloy Sur, Tuba, Benguet. | via @Weng_De_Vera

@Weng_De_Vera The 30-meter concrete bust of the dictator Marcos was the centerpiece of the park, which can be seen when traveling along the Aspiras-Palispis Highway (formerly known as Marcos Highway). | via @Weng_De_Vera

@Weng_De_Vera Guerillas operating in the Ilocos-Cordillera destroyed the bust on December 29, 2002, calling its continued presence "an abomination" & "mockery of justice." | via @Weng_De_Vera

@Weng_De_Vera Today's protesters urged for unity against the tandem of Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. & presidential daughter Sara Duterte in the 2022 national elections, saying the duo will worsen the country’s ill state. | via @Weng_De_Vera