With people in the military like this, what kind of government will we have? Taken from the abs-cbnnews.com

'According to Mrs. Clarita Depakakibo Garcia, her husband, Gen. Carlos Garcia, is a gentleman who never failed to thank his benefactors. “He would always thank the person who provides the gratitude. If someone stops by the house with a gift or gratitude, my husband insists that the name and phone number be taken, so they may be called and personally thanked.”


Not only that, Mrs. Garcia’s husband is also a generous provider. She described to the US Customs Service how well her husband took care of her. “As the wife of a general, I am afforded several privileges, including a 4,000-gallon (16,000-liter)-per-month gasoline allowance, security detail and five drivers. I have a military cook who also provides piano music upon request.” That’s right: a soldier-cook-pianist.


In addition, she talked about their trips together. “I often travel with my husband on business, and my travel expenses and shopping money in excess of $10,000 to $20,000 (P560,000 to P1,120,000) are provided to me.” Naturally, they fly First Class.


In the United States the Garcias own properties and cash deposits worth over a million dollars. They have a P7-million investment with the Armed Forces of the Philippines Savings and Loan Association Inc., and they operate several businesses that bring in about $18,000 a month. Their children study abroad and live in their own condominiums. Of course, all that money couldn’t have come from a general’s salary; why, President Arroyo’s monthly pay is only how much—P60,000? '

My opinion now is that the military doesn't really want to solve the insurgency in Mindanao as it is the only justification for the government to continue the existence of their corrupt organization at this present level. In many ways, the military is worse than the rebels they are trying to combat as the rebels are simply fighting for their beliefts, the military is just fighting to get more money from us ordinary taxpayers