Marcos Jr. attending fetes, hearing
Advertiser Staff
The son of the late Ferdinand Marcos, the former Philippines president, began a weeklong visit here yesterday, meeting with Gov. Linda Lingle to sign a proclamation of a "sisterhood" relationship between Ilocos Norte province and Hawai'i.
Deborah Booker •ª The Honolulu Advertiser
Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jr., governor of the province, has set an itinerary of largely social occasions, including an "Aloha Night" program that starts at 5 p.m. today at the Filipino Community Center.
As governor of Ilocos Norte province in the Philippines, Ferdinand "Bong Bong" Marcos Jr. presented Gov. Linda Lingle yesterday with a goodwill proclamation promoting a "sisterhood" relationship between his province and Hawai'i. Marcos will be here for a week.
But Marcos also will appear Monday before U.S. District Judge Manuel Real, for the latest hearing in the protracted $2 billion class-action judgment against the Marcos estate. Real's order for his appearance barred Marcos from discussing the litigation at any public appearances.
Other points on his itinerary:
• An invitation-only reception was held last night at Washington Place.
• He will be ceremonially introduced at the state House of Representatives at 12:30 p.m. today.
• Private meetings set for tomorrow will include a session with Mayor Mufi Hannemann.
Tonight's "Aloha Night" program is open to the public. Tickets are $35 per person. For information, call 375-0828.
