Today in Philippine history, September 21, 1972, President Ferdinand E. Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law, suspending the civil rights and imposing military authority. Congress was also abolished. September 21 is the official date of the declaration but was formally announced on TV and radio live by Mr. Marcos on September 23. Marcos who stayed in office for more than 20 years -- from 1965 to February 1986, explained that martial law was intended to suppress civil strife and the threat of communist takeover following the series of bombings in Manila. During those times, the threat to the country’s security intensified following the re-establishment of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) in 1968.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 10:23:51 +0000
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