SOME professors from the University of the Philippines decried what they claim are lies, disinformation and historical revisionism disseminated on social media regarding the Marcos regime.

Ferdinand Llanes, a history professor at UP, said that Martial Law was the cause of the armed resistance.

“Hindi nasugpo ng batas militar ang mga rebelyon. Sa halip ay lumago nang lumago sa ilalim ng diktadurya,” Llanes said.

He cited the closure of television and radio stations as well as newspaper organizations as part of Marcos’ plan to rule the country.

Meanwhile, UP Department of History professor Ricardo Jose claimed that fake news and social media trolls continue to perpetuate historical myths.

He insisted that Marcos is not a hero.

“If you go to the historical basis, to the historical facts,makikita natin na talagang hindi bayani si Marcos,” Jose said.

He pointed out that 11 of the 33 medals Marcos got were bestowed in 1963, about 20 years after the war ended.