Marcos victims in Philippines to get compensation

MANILA, Philippines – About 7,500 victims of human rights abuses during late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos’ regime will receive compensation for their suffering starting next week, 25 years after a peaceful revolt forced Marcos into exile in Hawaii, their lawyers said Thursday. It is the first time the victims will receive any compensation since they filed a class suit in 1986. “The distribution is historic and a triumph after 25 years of struggle to achieve justice,” said American lead lawyer Robert…

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Marcos victims in Philippines to get compensation