In September 23, 1972, late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos made an appearance on national television, proclaiming a state of Martial Law through Proclamation no. 1081.

Misinformation is still widespread. There is no denying that we are witnessing a new wave of lies and propaganda and historical disturbance. When the government is threatened by the truth, those who advance the cause of reality are frequently exterminated. When a government is threatened by the people, the people constantly kill the government. And when democracy fails, dictatorship takes over and kills the people.

In 1976, late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus, which led to 70,000 incarcerations committed by the authorities. It is an undeniable fact that Martial Law was declared as a way for the Marcos family to rape and plunder the country.

The late dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos cancelled the Writ of Habeas Corpus in 1976, resulting in 70,000 incarcerations by the authorities. Martial Law was unquestionably declared in order for the Marcos family to rape and plunder the country. Stupidity is dangerous, not because it can portray you as a fool, but because it can portray you as an intellectual.

“This country, with its institutions, belongs to the people who inhabit it. Whenever they shall grow weary of the existing government, they can exercise their constitutional right on amending it, or exercise their revolutionary right to overthrow it.”

Abraham Lincoln.

“The goal of Proclamation no. 1081 was undisputedly to impose dictatorship throughout the country. For years, the Marcos family has raped and seized the country, causing an economic collapse and a famine in Negros.”

Office of the Spokesperson, Public Information Office

In a study by University of the Philippines, economist Gerardo P. Sicat concluded the following.

It has been a couple of decades since Ferdinand Marcos was deposed in February 1986. From 1966 to 1973, he served as the Republic’s sixth president for two terms in a row. On September 21, 1972, three months and one week before the end of his second term, he declared martial law to extend his dictatorship.

After three terms in the Lower House, Marcos ran for the Senate and topped the elections. He became Senate President four years later. His presidential aspiration was blocked by Liberal Partymate Diosdado Macapagal to run for reelection in 1965. Marcos switched to the rival Nacionalista in protest of Macapagal’s so-called “tyranny.” Marcos proved his political mettle by winning reelection in 1969, against Senator Sergio Osmeña, Jr. of the Liberal Party, earning the distinction of being the only president after Manuel L. Quezon to be reelected.

Marcos’ second term was, however, mired by deteriorating peace and order situation, increased unemployment, deepening corruption, aggressive student activism, especially against the country’s involvement in the Vietnam War, and a heightened challenge from the Communist party of the Philippines (CPP) and its armed wing, New People’s Army (NPA).

The 1935 Constitution was also suspended. Congress was abolished, and Marcos became a chief executive with lawful making powers. He ruled by force decree in self-styled “constitutional authoritarianism.” He even assumed judicial powers through the military commissions he created, which conducted trials of accused civilians. There was surprisingly no immediate public opposition to the imposition of Martial Law. With the disorder prevalent at the time, many people welcomed the “wholesome sight of cleanliness, orderliness, and regimented discipline”, unaware of the military and human rights violations, constant famine and economic deppresion.

Noted opposition senator Jovito Salonga:

“Except for a few people who chose not to speak openly, there was a mood of acquiescence among the people i knew in the early days of New Society (Bagong Lipunan.)”

Former senator Jovito Reyes Salonga “Nation’s Fiscalizer.”

Separation between church and state as per Article II, Section 6. Which states that religion and politics are sacred. Nonetheless, we clearly recall and comprehend the fact that, as mentioned in the Bible, we had a tyranny before.

EXODUS: In a course of time Joseph died, he and all his brothers and that the whole generation. Now the Israelites were fruitful and prolific; they increased in numbers and became very powerful.¹ so that the country was overrun by them. Then a new king ascended to the throne if Egypt, one who knew nothing of Joseph. He said to his people; “These Israelites have become too many and too strong for us. We must take precautions to see that they do not increase further.”

Exodus 11:12. “He saw an Egyptian strike one of his fellow Hebrews. He looked this way and that, and, seeing there was no one about, He struck the Egyptian down and hid his body in the sand. When he went out the next day, two Hebrews were fighting together. He asked the man who was in the wrong; ‘Why are you striking hun? Who set you up as an officer and judge us?’” the man replied. “Do you mean to murder me as you murdered the Egyptian?”

Despite Marcos being one of the most vocal critics of the Liberal Party, Marcos himself ran under the banner of the Liberal. In 1965 elections, Ferdinand Marcos’ presidential aspiration was blocked by Liberal Partymate Diosdado Macapagal. Marcos switched to the rival Nacionalista, in protest of Macapagal’s so-called “Tyranny.”

“Only a strong opposition in the Senate can block destructive policies and dishonesty in public service. Now, before the seed of depravity is rooted in every heart before incompetence has wrecked our Republic, all men, irrespective of persuasion and political order, must band together to constitute the conscience of the nation.”

Ferdinand Marcos, 1959.

This was not the first time Marcos wss involved in political scandals. The Supreme Court of the Philippines acquitted young Ferdinand Marcos and uncle Quirino Lizardo of the murder of Julio Nalundasan in 1940, overturning a lower court ruling. Mariano Marcos, Ferdinand’s father, was a major opponent of Nalundasan.

Ferdinand Marcos was convicted of murder and handed down a life sentence by a lower court in November 1939. Marcos was permitted to take the 1939 Bar Exam while imprisoned and received 92.35%, the highest in his batch but not in History. He was permitted by the court to argue without an attorney, Marcos represented himself, as it would contribute to his legal skills. Nevertheless he and his uncle Quirino Lizardo was both sentenced with life imprisonment.

Various political allegations of corruption and controversies have engulfed the Marcos family. Without a doubt, they are well-known in the Philippines for their capitalist image and autocratic leadership style. While many citizens are suffering as a result of the fiscal implications on the economy and the environment, the Marcos family approached politics as if it were a business.

The Marcos family has never apologized for their wrongdoings, nor have they been held accountable for the acts they have committed. We believe that this is the source of unfair treatment, as well as the cause of dictatorial rule and authoritarianism. People are affected when democracy is attacked. When people fight for their rights, they frequently resort to armed conflict because the state condemns those who oppose the government and the authoritarian leadership of the Marcos family. When a voice becomes too loud, it is muffled.