MORONG, Rizal: Vice presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday said his father and namesake has the right to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery) because he was a veteran soldier who fought during World War II and once the country’s leader.

“He was a decorated soldier and a former president. His bravery was recognized. He was president for some time. According to the rules, he has the right to be buried there,” the senator from Ilocos Norte told reporters.

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