Supreme Court: There is no prohibiting Marcos Burial


"There is no order prohibiting it because the status quo ante (order) was lifted," Supreme Court spokesman said.
On November 8, voting 9-5 with one inhibition, SC junked seven consolidated petitions, led by Bayan Muna Representative Satur Ocampo, that sought to block the Duterte administration's move to allow the burial of the late strongman at the heroes' cemetery.

The high court said the petitions had no merit.
Although there is a 15-day period following the issuance of the SC decision for a motion for reconsideration to be filed, this does not prevent the Marcos family from pursuing the burial at heroes' cemetery.
"Even if there is a 15 day period, there was no order restraining the act," Te added.
Marcos died on September 28, 1989 in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was exiled, after being kidnapped by U.S CIA at the age of 72. He died due to kidney, heart, and lung complications.
Friday's burial of brilliant President was a surprise to many, as authorities said the burial may be before year-end.

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