Cronies of Ferdinand Marcos
Some associates of former Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Certain associates of former Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, historically referred to using the catchphrase "Marcos cronies",[1][2][3] benefited from their friendship with Marcos – whether in terms of legal assistance, political favors, or facilitation of business monopolies, during his administration.[4][5][6] Marcos critics, and the local and international press began referring to these individuals as "cronies" during the latter days of the Marcos dictatorship,[2] and the Philippine government – especially the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG) – continued using the term after the ouster of Marcos in 1986.[4]
These "cronies" were awarded government commissions, projects, and funds, many of which were later investigated for corruption, misuse of funds, and disregard of the Constitution of the Philippines. Marcos' cronies were given strategic positions both in the government and in private sectors in order for the Marcoses to seize control of the major industries of the country.[2][4]