Viva Films releases controversial film "Maid in Malacañang" by director Daryll Yap

 

Cesar Montano and Ruffa Guttierez play former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and its first lady, Imelda Marcos respectively.

Before I get bashed here (just in case I'd get any), let me just say that I was just doing my job. The grand media press conference for the latest Viva Film entitled "Maid in Malacañang" was held at the Maynila Ballroom of the hotel I am working at. So it was normal that I had to cover the said starstudded press conference attended by the celebrity cast themselves along with invited media and online entertainment sites. This is not the first time I had encountered Sen. Imee Marcos. Back in 2018, I had the privilege of meeting her in Ilocos where I was able to write about the Palace Guard Brotherhood Association. 

The Palace Guard Brotherhood Association Inc. calls on Former Presidential Security Guards (PSG) during the Marcos Regime for a 'Reunion'

What is the first thing that comes to mind when the word bravery is said? For most people a superhero comes into their minds. For me, it has always been the Filipino soldier. Every Filipino soldier is the pride of his nation. He defends the honor of his motherland with his life and blood. He has to rise above his own self to defend his nation. His profession brings out the best qualities in him like chivalry, discipline, team sprite, loyalty and steadfastness. His example serves as a beacon light to others who are tame and cowardly. His life is a source of inspiration to the youth of the nation. He has no politics in his makeup. He serves the nation to the best of his ability.

The Palace Guard Brotherhood Association Inc. logo

I salute every Filipino soldier as much as, if not more than as the scholar, the statesman and the poet. The soldier embodies in himself the sprite of youth. So when I heard about this group called The Palace Guard Brotherhood Association Inc., I wanted to get to know more about them. 

The first infantry battalion who are the men behind The Palace Guard Brotherhoods Association Inc. 

I've found out later that The Palace Guard Brotherhood Association Inc. is an organization composed of former presidential security guards (PSG) during the time of former President Ferdinand Marcos before the historical revolution in 1986. The great and glorious past these soldiers played in the Philippine history will be cherished by generations to come. 

The life of a soldier is very tough and full of discipline. One has to be mentally and physically alert to keep his body in fine shape for any battle that may occur at any given time. He is the finest role model of humanity who is prepared to give the supreme sacrifice of his life for the lives of others. He has to brave the  tyrannies of nature and in thunder, lightning or rain, extreme hot or cold, in deserts, mountain or seas, day and night fight continuously for the know of his nation. He has to sacrifice his family life, be away from his children, only to the save the lives of his fellowmen.

Having said that, it is very unfortunate to hear that most of these soldiers and former PSG guards who had rendered indefatigable services to the former President Marcos and his family failed to receive their supposed privileges and other benefits (Republic Act 7696) that most retired soldiers has received. 

Mr. Dom Oliveros, The Palace Guard Brotherhood Association Inc. leader/founder