Philippines' ex-first lady Imelda Marcos (in black) escorts Ferdinand Marcos' hearse before his burial at heroes' cemetery in Manila, on November 18, 2016.
Manila (AFP) - Ex-Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos was buried in a secretive ceremony at the national heroes' cemetery Friday, triggering street protests as opponents denounced what they said was the whitewashing of his brutal and corrupt rule.
The burial at the "Cemetery of Heroes" was another stunning development in the remarkable political comeback of the Marcos family, a phenomenon given fresh energy by the clan's strong alliance with new President Rodrigo Duterte.
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