The House of Representatives committee on higher and technical education has approved a proposal seeking to change the name of Mariano Marcos State University in Ilocos Norte and rename it after former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. READ:
Manuel said that while he respects the community’s views, including those from the MMSU, which agreed to rename the school, there must be more discussions regarding the proposal, given that it would be renamed after a national figure and not just someone from the said locale.“I believe na ‘yong ganitong bill, it runs contrary to the essence of some of legal actions and executive orders that recognize that Ferdinand E. Marcos or Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
“Ibig sabihin, ‘yong ating pamahalaan mismo ay kinikilala na maraming nangyaring abuso no’ng siya ay nanungkulan bilang pangulo,” Manuel said.“Meron ding Supreme Court ruling na nagsasabi na ‘yong assets and properties ng mga Marcos ay hindi kapantay — sobrang laki, disproportionate to their aggregate salaries as public officials. This simply means, or implies, na nagnakaw sa kaban ng bayan ang pamilya nila,” he added.
According to Agrupis, Marcos deserves to have a school named after him as he is the father of state universities and colleges — adding that it would be best to name MMSU after him as it is located in his family’s hometown. However, Agrupis also suggested that instead of naming the school FEMSU — or Ferdinand Edralin Marcos State University — the middle name of the former president should be dropped to make it easier for the institution to adjust to paperwork and other matters.
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