- Bongbong Marcos says the act was directed against his candidacy as vice president
- A photo of the markings on the People Power monument along EDSA circulated online on Tuesday morning
- The monument was a marker of the EDSA revolution that overthrew Bongbong Marcos’ father
Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr on Tuesday, March 15, decried the vandalism at the EDSA People Power Monument, saying that it is possibly a black propaganda against his campaign as vice president.
“I believe this could be part of a black propaganda meant to stoke negative sentiment directed against my candidacy,” said the son of the overthrown dictator Ferdinand Marcos in a statement.
Photo from JR Santos/Facebook
“This incident is unfortunate as it tends to inflame passions and cause a deep divide that is the polar opposite of the message of national unity that I have been working hard to spread to our people,” he also said.
“I appeal to all fellow candidates and our respective supporters to elevate the political discussions to enable the Filipino people to make an informed and intelligent choice of new leaders who have presented workable platforms designed to bring progress, peace and prosperity for our country,” Marcos added.
A photo of the People Power Monument along EDSA vandalized with words “Marcos pa rin!” circulated online early Tuesday.
Some social media users, who are in support of Marcos, denied being involved in the act. Rappler said in its story that a user named Rbee Ablan wrote on the Facebook page of their advocacy arm, MovePH.
“Obviously, this is propaganda against Marcos supporters,” Ablan wrote, emphasizing that Marcos supporters are “educated: and would not do such an act.
Malacañang, as cited in an Inquirer story, said that the vandal “incited justified anger” among those who fought for freedom during the 1986 revolution.
Inquirer also said in its story that crew from the Department of Public Works and Highways have removed the markings before Tuesday afternoon.
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