Palace in state of denial

Malacañang yesterday denied that President Aquino is sowing disunity in the country after lashing out at the Marcoses, going as far as opposing the vice-presidential bid of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., in his speech at the 30th anniversary of the 1986 EDSA People Power Revolution. Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office (PCDSPO) Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III likewise belied the claim of Sen. Marcos that the Aquino administration is using the divide and rule tactic that has further aggravated the country’s current problems. He said the President’s tactic is “fighting disinformation with facts.” “Katulad ng sinabi ng Pangulo sa kanyang talumpati (Like what the President stated in his speech), this is not about the Aquinos versus the Marcoses; this is about the truth versus amnesia,” Quezon said. SOLVE CURRENT PROBLEMS Speaking before supporters in Pangasinan, a day after President Aquino’s speech, Sen. Marcos said the President is sowing disunity [...]