MANILA, Philippines — Protesters flocked to Luneta Park on Friday afternoon as mass demonstrations were held to commemorate the declaration of martial law. Ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. appeared on television on September 23, 1972 to announce that the entire Philippines is placed under martial law, following Proclamation 1081. At past 4:00 p.m. protesters coming from different points converged at the Luneta Park for the United People’s Action against Dictatorship. Over a thousand attend today's Mass for Peace at De La Salle University in Manila to mark the 46th anniversary of martial law declaration. pic.twitter.com/PQ7W3FkW2A — The Philippine Star (@PhilippineStar) September 21, 2018Sen. Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino IV said that martial law was marked by hunger and poverty.

Source: Philippine Star September 21, 2018 11:03 UTC