Kids' books about dictatorship, Martial Law spook Philippine intel chief

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This detail from a Facebook ad by Adarna House shows "Ito ang Diktadura", a Filipino translation about a book published in Spain in 1977 after the death of dictator Francisco Franco.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' intelligence chief on Thursday expressed alarm at children's books about dictatorship and about Martial Law and claimed these were part of a communist plot to "radicalize" Filipino children.

 

National Intelligence Coordinating Agency Director-General Alex Monteagudo made the sweeping claim on his Facebook account, hours after plans to appoint Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio — the presumptive vice president-elect — to head the education department were announced and sparked concerns over historical revisionism.

 

One of the books, "Ito ang Diktadura", is a Filipino translation of a book published in Spain 1977 after the death of dictator Francisco Franco and illustrates the characteristics of dictatorships.

 

Full Story: https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2022/05/12/2180648/kids-books-about-dictatorship-martial-law-spook-philippine-intel-chief

 

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[bangon04]

Disgraceful... time to start burning the books........