Dependent on the military as he was, Marcos made sure the commanders were well rewarded.
flourishing smuggling in of luxury goods from abroad and smuggling out of premium export products, e.g. sugar, copra, lumber, cement, etc.”
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the flagship Jacinto Steel and Steel Sheets Corporation;
“Of the combined income of the 12 companies, 10% was set aside and divided among all the AFP officers, active or retired, who were with
Aruiza added that in 1981, the new Chief-of-Staff General Ver decided to put in his own men.
The rank and file were quick to follow the example set by their leaders. The Philippine Constabulary, in particular, became infamous for abusive behavior, drunkenness and violence. Far from fighting crime,
“Abuse of power by the military,” said Time magazine in 1979, “has alienated millions of Filipinos from the government.”
would be hauled off to Camp Crame,
Eventually, ASSOs were merely xeroxed copies, he said.