I still remember. 1972. September 23rd. What I thought was just another Saturday morning felt strange and eerie instead. There were no newspapers and radio broadcasts, flights were canceled, and many public utilities were shut down. There was only one headline circulating, but they were through the word of mouth of the neighbors: that the…
Category: Issues and Special Coverage
Truths vs. Trolls
In the digital age, it is hard to imagine life without social media. Thanks to the advancement of technology, it has provided a space wherein people are able to express themselves, connect with others, and share information. The freedom of information has always played a vital role in defining history since it shows that there…
UP Commemorates Martial Law declaration in Webinar event
The University of the Philippines (UP) opened this year’s Day of Remembrance with the theme: “Dambana ng Gunita: Mga Hulagway ng Pagkamulat at Kabayanihan, 1972-1986.” The two-day event, held on Zoom and livestreamed on the TVUP website and Youtube channel, showcased four webinars: “Hamon ng Batas Militar”, “Detendido. Desaparecido”, “Patungong People Power: ‘Turning Points’”, and…
Dead Giveaways: The Telltale Signs of Marcos’ Fascist Rule
Marcos, Hitler, Diktador, Tuta. People in the streets during Martial Law protests would be heard chanting this. One might argue that they had different goals or that the declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines was a necessity at the time due to acts of terrorism and insurgency, but at their core, both Adolf Hitler…
Pause the ‘20s, Rewind to the ’70s
When the scenes of the past coincide with the present, what will you do to make sure the future won’t be rewritten? As we remember the Marcos regime that haunted many Filipinos, let us take this time to press pause, and replay the dreadful episodes of yesterday. Today, we will rewind to the horrors that…
48 Years Since the Declaration of Martial Law: False Claims about Martial Law and the Marcoses
Ferdinand Marcos holds the Guinness World Record for the “Greatest Robbery of a Government,” yet he is still considered a hero by some. During the 10-year constitutional dictatorship ruled by Marcos, corruption, alleged tortures, military violence, and unjustified executions were prevalent due to the legalization of them by the government itself. September 21, 2020 marks…
How Activism Defied Martial Law
On the afternoon of January 26, 1970, a crowd of protesters, mostly militant students, the moderates and radicals, were gathered to show strong opposition against the administration while President Ferdinand Marcos deliver his 5th State of the Nation Address entitled, “National Discipline: The Key to Our Future” — a grave foreshadowing of what was to…
Guest speakers share their thoughts on Martial Law in APCO’s Special Episode
September 23, 2020 – the Ateneo Publicity and Communications Organization alongside the ASHS Sanggunian prepared a special episode of Seniors on Air (SOAR) entitled “Sa mga Pulang Bakas: May paghihilom, May babala” to commemorate the 48th anniversary since Martial Law was declared in Marcos’ regime. The premiere started at 3pm and lasted for almost an…
48th Martial Law Commemoration through Shadowplay
The Karilyo Shadow Play in collaboration with the internationally praised Coro San Benildo commemorates the 48th Anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law through a shadowplay. Awit ng Hinirang is a shadowplay that portrays the various faces and voices of heroism, beauty of traditional Filipino love songs, and the ideal image of a hero in…
Thousands remember 48th anniversary of Martial Law at UP rally
Thousands of protesters took to the streets on Monday, September 21, to mark the 48th anniversary of the declaration of martial law by the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and to condemn the Duterte administration’s “de facto martial rule”. “UP Never Forgets and Stands United Against Tyranny” is a one-day event organized by different non-governmental organizations….
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