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alan c. robles
@hotmanila
full-time journalist, essayist, humor columnist, book editor, lectured 12 years in Berlin on digital media, somewhat acerbic. Mordant Cassandra.
Oct 29, 2018 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
Martial Law did not just replace the old oligarchy with a fresh set, it also grew an entirely new class: corrupt and wealthy military officials. When Marcos declared Martial Law, soldiers were detailed to run civilian agencies and services. Military officers became managers and executives of companies.
Dependent on the military as he was, Marcos made sure the commanders were well rewarded.