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Andre Taban
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While Chapter 1 is a bit redundant in proving that Imelda embezzled public funds--making such chapter boring, IMO--Chapter 2 tackles a history of extravagance dating back from the Spanish colonial era. The analogy is, in a way, off-tangent and perhaps non-sequitor, IMO. But, unlike Chapter 1, this chapter is interesting as this aspect of Philippine history was not discussed in my history classes.
— Nov 04, 2024 09:10AM
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Andre Taban
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Chapter 1 is filled with excruciating details about how the Marcos Family, most especially Imelda, bought so many unnecessary luxurious items using public funds that it bores the senses. The author has gone to great lengths in highlighting the specifics of the embezzlement, even though history has already established how the family plundered the public coffers.
For me, Chapter 1 is boring. Still gonna read it tho.
— Oct 05, 2024 12:57PM
For me, Chapter 1 is boring. Still gonna read it tho.
Andre Taban
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The systematic embezzlement of public funds by the Marcos regime in the 80s is unbelievable! Truly an insatiable hunger for wealth and power!
— Sep 29, 2024 01:53PM
Andre Taban
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Hopeful that I can get back from a reading slump!
— Sep 28, 2024 09:59PM
