MANILA, Philippines — Termites, storms and neglect have damaged part of former Philippine First Lady Imelda Marcos’ legendary collection of shoes and other possessions left behind after she and her dictator husband, Ferdinand, were driven into US exile by a 1986 popular revolt.
More than 150 cartons of their belongings, including at least 1,220 pairs of Imelda Marcos’ shoes, were transferred from the palace to the National Museum for safekeeping after termites, humidity and mold threatened the apparel. The fragile boxes deteriorated further at the museum from water damage after being abandoned in a padlocked hall.