MANILA — The Supreme Court has temporarily stopped the preparations for the burial of former president Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani.
The high court issued a ‘status quo’ order effective for 20 days or until September 12.
This means, the memorandum issued by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana ordering the necessary preparations for Marcos burial cannot be implemented.
“Essentially, it is an order that tells the respondents not to perform the actions as of a particular period,” Supreme Court spokesperson Atty. Theodore Te said.
The petitioners welcomed the recent action of the court.
“We truly appreciate this favorable development that the Supreme Court will look very keenly on the arguments proffered by the petitioners,” said Rep. Edcel Lagman.
Meanwhile, the high court reset the oral arguments scheduled today to August 31 at 10 in the morning.
The court also allowed audio livestreaming of the oral arguments.
There are now six petitions pending before the Supreme Court against Marcos burial at the Heroes’ cemetery.
The petitioners are opposing the interment of Marcos because, according to them, he should not be treated as a hero.
President Rodrigo Duterte previously insisted Marcos is entitled to an interment there, not as a hero, but as a former soldier and president of the country. — Roderic Mendoza | UNTV News & Rescue
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