Forty-six years ago this Friday, former President Ferdinand Marcos placed the whole country under martial law. Here are some quick facts about martial law under the Marcos administration:On September 21, 1972, Marcos signed Proclamation No. After declaring martial law, Marcos dissolved Congress. Marcos lifted martial law on January 17, 1981. SOURCES :Declaration of Martial Lawhttp://www.amnesty.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/asa350251982en.pdfRELATED STORIES :ADVERTISEMENTDid you know: Martial LawSo we may never forgetRecalling Marcos’ martial lawSeptember 1972: Recalling the last days and hours of democracyMemories of martial lawA reminder of the evils of martial lawRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 21, 2018 02:48 UTC