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PHILIPPINES: MANILA: IMELDA MARCOS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS

(5 Jul 1995) English/Nat Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos has celebrated her 66th birthday in familiar grand style. The huge party was attended by more than 400 people and the fact that Mrs Marcos' recent victory in Congressional elections could be overturned didn't cloud proceedings. (natsound up) The pull of the Marcoses is still strong. Former First Lady Imelda Marcos was welcomed by more than 400 friends as she arrived for her 66th birthday party. The widow of ousted president Ferdinand Marcos isn't known for her shyness - and this bash was in keeping with that tradition. Walls were decorated in colours associated with the Marcos's , red, white and blue. Imelda was treated to the adoration of Marcos followers. SOUNDBITE: " Why am I a loyalist? It's because the love and compassion of the Marcos regime is still in my heart. SUPER CAPTION: Marcos Supporter Mrs Marcos stood in the May elections to the Philippine Congress and won, but her victory hasn't yet been officially recognised because she's accused of not fulfilling residency qualifications. She hasn't lived in Leyte since she was small. The Supreme Court has yet to rule. SOUNDBITE: I wish she will have more birthdays to come and I hope she will accomplish for all what she promised to the poor people, for the country, the Philippines. SUPER CAPTION: Marcos supporter Imelda is determined she wants to represent the people, whom she believes are very fond of her. SOUNDBITE: "My birthday wish of course is I will be given a chance to serve the people as I have been mandated. (Question: How do you feel?) I'm very happy because they have been very loyal supporters and this is now...we are going now on the tenth year and I think this is going to be their loyalty to God, country, and people and the Marcos will be forever. (laughs) SUPER CAPTION: Imelda Marcos With three weeks to go before Congress opens, Marcos supporters are hoping that their idol will taken her seat and at least one part of the Marcos legacy will be restored. Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork Twitter:   / ap_archive   Facebook:   / aparchives   ​​ Instagram:   / apnews   You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...