Two years later, Imelda Marcos remains free while appealing her graft conviction. The foundations were identified as Maler Establishment, Trinidad Foundation, Rayby Foundation, Palmy Foundation, Vibur Foundation, Aguamina Foundation and Avertina Foundation. Imelda’s appealLess than a month after her graft conviction, Marcos posted on December 5, 2018 a P300,000 bail to enjoy temporary freedom post-conviction. Sandiganbayan eventually allowed Marcos to appeal her graft conviction before the Supreme Court. READ: 'More than money, it is about memory': Fight against dictatorship continues for some Marcos victimsMartial law victims’ appealThe martial law victims also asked the SC to “uphold Sandiganbayan’s decision regarding her conviction, in the interest of justice for all victims during Marcos’ martial law period and accountability.”Rights group Karapatan said affirming Marcos’ conviction is long overdue.

Source: Philippine Star November 09, 2020 06:22 UTC