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Revival of the Huks in Central Luzon and Aquino’s unsafe visit
Benigno Aquino, governor of Tarlac, met Hukbalahap guerrillas in the hills while visiting a barrio to crown a beauty queen. The Huks, a Communist led peasant movement, leverage land grievances and money lending abuses, operating with an unofficial tax system and quick justice. They remain a potent force in Central Luzon, posing a complex political risk amid American bases, Philippine corruption, and stalled reform.
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