Moira dela Torre: I am not a Marcos apologist!

19 Sep – Singer-songwriter Mira dela Torre has recently took to social media to clarify her appearance at the Marcos Fest.

As reported on Rappler, the singer who sparked anger among netizens for headlining a free concert to celebrate the 101st birth anniversary of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, said that she was not informed about the real nature of the concert.

She posted the details sent to her by the organiser on Twitter, which revealed that the event was called Ilocano Millenial Night, and not Marcos Fest.

"From the earlier reminders till before we got there, [the organizers] addressed it as the Ilocano Millennial Night. Not once was [Marcos'] name brought up. So let me be clear about this: I performed for the people of Ilocos and NOT for Marcos," wrote dela Torre.

The singer also expressed disappointment with the organiser, saying that the whole issue seemed to be more of a misinformation than a misunderstanding.

(Photo Source: Moira Dela Torre Instagram)