These special presidential purchases of power (without benefit of public bidding) will lead to large amounts of funds ending up in Aquino’s political kitty. Behind the pompous speeches, declarations of seeking another term, display of strength and breast-beating, Aquino is leading a fractious party and coalition that is set to implode as the 2016 election approaches. Aquino hopes to tame intra-coalition antagonisms by putting himsef in the middle and portraying himself as a viable option for term extension or reelection.
Ang kasalukuyang pagpapaigting ng mga operasyong militar ng 3rd ID ay patunay lamang na pangunahing sumasalig ito sa lakas-militar para sindakin, hawanan ng oposisyon at reklamo ng mamamayan sa paghahari ni Aquino. Indikasyon din ito ng tendensyang diktador ni Aquino na nais magpalawig sa paghahari para makontrol ang poder at kayamanan tulad sa pork barrel kagaya ni diktador Marcos sa isang martial law.