Nacionalista Party (NP) presidential bet Senator Manuel Villar Jr. sees no problem with allowing the late Ferdinand E. Marcos to get buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes' Grave) in Taguig City, saying the former strongman has a place in Philippine history. “I don't see a problem with that. President Marcos's accomplishments should be viewed with a proper perspective,” Villar, who was campaigning here on Sunday, told reporters. During a press briefing earlier in the day, Rep. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. openly clashed with fellow NP senatorial bets Reps. Satur Ocampo and Liza Maza about the issue of finally giving his father a hero's burial. Gilberto Teodoro Jr., the administration's presidential candidate, earlier said he was open to extending a state-sponsored funeral for the elder Marcos, who imposed martial rule on the country for nine years starting in 1972. “[Teodoro's position]… is very much appreciated by the Marcos family. I'm gratified to see that this issue is finally finding common sense...” Marcos Jr. said in a briefing at the Waterfront Hotel in Lahug.
