I was with IKOHI, a national association of victims of human rights violation, and AFAD, an Asian federation of organizations working directly on issues of enforced disappearances, and later with INFID, as Program Director. Currently, I work as an Advisor at the Executive Office of the President of the Republic of Indonesia (KSP). I can be reached at mugiyanto@gmail.com.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Why Marcos (and Suharto) is BETTER
Last week in the Philippines;
For people like Mr. Zaragoza, who drove me to NAIA in Manila, life in the Philippines has been getting more and more difficult for the last few decades. The price of gasoline, rice and education for his children are increasing day by day, except his salary. In conclusion he said to me, "Marcos time was much much BETTER!"
Then I ask why, wasn't Marcos a dictator and corrupt?
He answered, "Yes he was very corrupt, but only him and his family! Now, every government official and politician from a Barangay to Malacanang, all are corrupt!"
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