Philippines: Hundreds protest court’s decision to grant late Pres. Marcos a 'hero's' burial

Around 300 people took to the streets of Manila to protest against the Supreme Court’s decision to allow the late Filipino President, Ferdinand Marcos, to be buried in the National Heroes' Cemetery, Tuesday.
Protesters marched with a banner that read “Marcos is no hero," but they were also met by some 200 of his supporters who celebrated the court ruling. Roger Soluta, secretary general of the union Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU), called the court’s decision a “reversal of history” stating: “countless workers were imprisoned. Many workers were slain. In fact, many haven’t been seen, their whereabouts unknown until now.” Protesters blame Marcos for human rights abuses including the killing of thousands of people during his 20-year rule.
Marcos was ousted in 1986 by a revolt and died in Hawaii three years later. Since his ousting his wife and two children have been elected to public office.