PROCLAMATION OF MARTIAL LAW
President Derdinad Marcos officially declared martial law on September 21, 1972, under the Proclamation no. 1081.
The declaration issued under Proclamation 1081 suspended the civil rights and imposed military authority over the country.
During martial law, the country suffered from poverty, corruption and violence. President Marcos controlled the Philippine military and the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, and other civil liberties. He also ordered the arrest of those who went against his administration.
Some notable personalities who were arrested that time were Senator Jose Diokno, Senator Benigno Aquino Jr. and Senate President Jovito Salonga. Many innocent civilians were arrested as well.
Martial law is considered to be the darkest times in Philippine history.
If you are interested to know more about Martial Law check out some of our materials below or visit us at the library.
Non-Print
Batas Militar
Author Lapid, Jr. Jess
Call Number: VR DS687.24 .L313
Location: E- Resources
Print
Not on our watch: martial law really happened
Editor/Writer : Jo-Ann Q. Maglipon ; writers Angie Castillo [et al.].
Call Number: DS686.6 .N899 2012
Location: Filipiniana Section, Main Library
The armed forces and martial law
Author: Crisol, Jose M.
Call Number: UH 725 .P6C932 1980
Location: Filipiniana Section, Main Library
How martial law saved democracy in the Philippines : a self-study reader
Author: Del Rosario, S. G.
Call Number: JF1800 D364 1974
Location: Filipiniana Section, Main Library
Notes on the new society of the Philippines
Author: Marcos, Ferdinand E.
Call Number: DS 686.6 M321 1973
Location: Filipiniana Section, Main Library
Vital documents on proclamation no. 1081 declaring a state of martial law in the Philippines
Call Number: JC 599 .P5V836 1973
Location: Filipiniana Section, Main Library
Martial law babies : a graphic novel
Author: Arre, Arnold.
Call Number: PN6790.P6 A774 2008
Location: Filipiniana Section, Makati Library
Martial law in the Philippines : my story
Author: Pimentel, Aquilino Q.
Call Number: DS686.6 .P644 2006
Location: Filipiniana Section, Makati Library
A nation reborn
Author: Magno, Alexander R.
Call Number: DS668 .M198 1998 v.9
Location: Filipiniana Section, Makati Library
