The declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines on September 21, 1972, by President Ferdinand Marcos ushered in one of the darkest chapters in Philippine History. It was a period marked by the suspension of civil liberties, widespread human rights abuses, stringent censorship, and the stifling of dissent. Yet, paradoxically, this era of intense repression…
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The Impact of Martial Law on Filipino Culture
In September 1972, Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law. This had a huge impact on Filipino culture. It led to many human rights abuses, like arrests, torture, and killings. This period changed how the government kept order. It also affected the economy and people’s lives. Martial law made crime rates drop but also banned strikes, changing…