
Historical denialism has just begun with Marcos’ win—veteran journalist
by NILLLICENT BAUTISTA
THE REVISION of Philippine history has just begun with the looming victory of presidential race frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., a veteran journalist said.
Thomasian journalist and educator Crispin Maslog said Marcos’ camp had attempted to revise history and dispute truths even before he ran for vice president in 2016.
“The Marcos project to revise Philippine history has just begun,” journalism and communication professor Crispin Maslog said in a speech during the UST 2022 Outstanding Alumni (TOTAL) Awards last May 14.
“Apart from attempting to erase the history of abuse and corruption by the Marcoses during Martial Law years, the claim has recurring themes, or as often described as “shocking information” is generally portrayed as having b...