Philippines: Marcos clothes have no historic value
By: Jim Gomez, Associated Press

MANILA (AP).- A Philippine official said Monday that a legendary collection of shoes and other possessions left behind by former first lady Imelda Marcos and her dictator husband when they were ousted by a 1986 "people power" revolt have no historical significance, except for some Philippine-made gowns. Communications Undersecretary Manolo Quezon issued the statement after National Museum officials acknowledged that the collection of Marcos' clothes and shoes had been neglected for more than two decades and some had been damaged by a monsoon storm last month. Museum officials told The Associated Press on Sunday that termites, storms and neglect damaged part of Mrs. Marcos' collection of at least 1,220 pairs of shoes and other items ... More