“ The training of KM members is very rigid and highly selective. While all of the members of the KM are given mass education and indoctrination along Communist-Socialist thinking, the most dedicated and talented are selected for specialization in Communist ideology and training in guerilla warfare. ”

“ But such is the pattern of Communist subversion all over the world. Among other things, the Reds would make a shamble out of the national economy so that in the ensuing hardships they could entice the suffering masses to support any substitute cause they espouse. ”

“ Strikes, rallies and demonstrations are the primary vehicles for Communist agitation. In these activities, they exploit varied issues such as imperialism, fascism and feudalism, compartmentalized justice, low wages, unemployment, high prices and even the distribution of relief goods which will enable them to gain the sympathy of the masses. ”

“ The country's captains of agriculture, commerce and industry, of both public and private sector, Filipinos as well as aliens, believe on drastic steps being taken. We may reasonably expect the government to act reasonably. ”

“ The Maoist faction, which is now the dominant faction by virtue of its nationwide organization and preponderance of numbers, has an estimated strength of 1,030 regulars, 6,800 supporters and a mass base of 66,500 as of 31 July 1972. ”

“ Enrile also said that two Huk commanders and a leader of a 15-man sabotage team had infiltrated the Greater Manila area.
The current Communist strength is estimated to be at least 1,000 armed fulltime guerillas, 6,000 combat support forces who are farmers by day and guerillas by night, and about 1,000 support forces consisting of financiers, couriers and lookouts.
In addition, the Communists have a mass bass of about 100,000 representing residents of the areas where they move freely. ”