A.

POLITICAL
- 1973 Constitution
* Republic Act No. 6132 – “!970 Constitutional Convention Act
* Presidential Decree No. 73 date of the plebiscite
* General Order No. 20-postponing the plebiscite
* Proclamation No. 1102-Constitution was ratified ( organized by Marcos through
Presidential Decree No. 86
-Batasang Bayan and the IBP (Interim Batasang Pambansa
* Presidential Decree No. 995 – created the Batasang Bayan
-1980 and 1981 Amendments
*1973 Constitution
* Retirement age-70
*Modified parliamentary system
-1984 Amendments
* 1973 Constitution
* Abolished Executive Committee
* Vice President

B. ECONOMIC

* Economic Prosperity during the 1970’s and the early 1980’s

* Farmers had “ price support” and financial support

* Self-sufficient in rice exports

* Kilusang Kabuhayan at Kaunlaran

* Overseas Filipino Workers

* Development of Infrastructures
Highlights of the Marcos Regime
First Term (1965-1969)

 Stabilized the financial position of the government

 Improved agricultural production; immediate construction of roads, bridges and
public works
 Mobilized the manpower and resources of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP)
 Strengthened foreign relations

Second Term (1969-1972)

 Pope Paul IV visited the only Catholic nation in Asia.

 1971 Constitutional Convention
 The Rise of Student Activism – “Battle of Mendiola”
 Establishment of New People’s Army (NPA) – re-organized the communist party
 The Rise in Acts of Violence – the writ of habeas corpus was suspended to maintain
peace and order.
 Proclamation of Martial Law – “to save the Republic” and “reform society”

Reference:

Reyes, J., & Perez III, R. The Philippines Under Ferdinand Marcos Regime. Oocities.org.
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