Additionally, he also mentioned how there was not much of a difference between his life before Martial Law was proclaimed and after it was abolished because it was not really 'felt as much in his hometown. However, in his personal opinion, he thinks that the implementation of the Martial Law was good for the Filipinos because at that time, they really needed to be disciplined. Furthermore, Mr. Macariola could also understand the need to take drastic measures in some areas in the Philippines because thesewould only be neededto be done if peopledon't follow the rules