Marcos Seeks Return to Stifle ‘Bloodletting’
Former Philippine President Ferdinand E. Marcos said today he wants to return to his homeland “to try to stifle this bloodletting.”
In a brief talk with reporters at his home, Marcos said these are critical times for the Philippines, but declined further comment on the coup attempt by dissident soldiers which the Aquino government said it had crushed.
He also said he would not “dignify” with an answer allegations that he was behind the coup attempt.
“The situation is so fluid now. We probably will have a statement as soon as we get a clearer picture of what is happening,” said his spokeswoman, Leonie Tan.
At about noon Monday, Marcos left his home for about 12 hours to phone associates in his homeland, according to spokesmen and news reports.
Spokesman Arturo Aruiza said Marcos placed a call from outside his home because phone lines and the house were monitored. He didn’t say by whom.
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