PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., answered the lingering question on wether or not his family will apologize to alleged victims of human rights.

According to the Chief Executive, when it comes to apologizing to the human rights victims under Martial Law, it is “a personal matter to the Marcos family.” 

Marcos Jr., made the remark at the 50th presidential forum of the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines.

He was asked on wether he would continue resisting issuing an apology for allegations of atrocities that were committed under Martial Law.

“I don’t think it’s a duty for a president to be involved. That is a personal matter for the Marcos family,” Marcos said.

For Marcos Jr., while he is the son of the late strongman, his “role as president is more important right now than my role as a member of the Marcos family.”

“So, I take that, that’s my first priority,” he said.

But still, when pressed if he will apologize on behalf of the Marcoses, the President simply said, “That seems highly a little contrived…. Who is apologizing to whom now?”

Marcos Jr., is the sone of late former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. who signed Proclamation No. 1081 on September 21, 1972, placing the Philippines under Martial Law.

The Human Rights Victims’ Memorial Commission, more than 11,103 victims suffered from violations of human rights.