The umbrella boy Chief Justice

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August 01, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes

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The umbrella boy Chief Justice

By Antonio J. Montalvan II

People saw the photo of Chief Justice Enrique M. Fernando holding an umbrella for Imelda Marcos not as chivalry but his final act of legitimizing the conjugal dictatorship of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos. Listen and take heed, civil libertarian and environmental warrior Marvic Leonen. This too may become your fate one day.

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