Week 5 & 6 – Quarter 1 (Part A)

21stCentury Literature
from the Philippines
and the World
Villegas, Gerald Loyd S.
H. E 12 – D
Mrs. Kristienne Jane Sarto
 Apo on the Wall By: Bj Patino
There’s this man’s photo on Whom he calls Apo, so Apo Told me that was no place
the wall could for a boy
Of my father’s office at You know, hang around on Only men, when he didn’t
home, you the wall really
Know, where father brings Behind him and look over Have to tell me because, you
his work, his shoulders know,
Where he doesn’t look To make sure he’s snappy That photo of Apo on the
strange and all. wall was already
Still wearing his green Father snapped at me once, Looking at me around,
uniform caught me His eyes following me like
And colored breast plates, Sneaking around his office athe was
where, home That scary Jesus in the
To prove that he works hard,Looking at the stuff on his hallway, saying
he wall- handguns, I know what you’re doing.
Also brought a photo of his Plaques, a sword, medals a
boss rifle-
This is my grandmother and her name is Milagros Sosa
Villegas (My Mama’s mother)
This is my grandfather and his name is Boogie Villegas
(My Mama’s fatheR)
He is my grandfather and his name is Joselino Garcia.
(My grandmother’s brother in law)
She is my grandmother and her name is Edna Sosa. (My
grandmother’s sister)
 INTRODUCTION
The 10th president of the Philippines,
Ferdinand Edralin Marcos Sr., was the one who
declared martial law on September 23, 1972, and
terminated it on February 24, 1986. He was born
on September 11, 1917 in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
and died on September 28, 1989. He was born in
Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, on September 11, 1917, and
died on September 28, 1989. He also had a
bachelor's degree in law and was an
intelligence person who rated first on a bar
examination, and even while in prison, he
claimed to be a topnotcher once again.

https://legacy.senate.gov.ph/senators/senpres/marcos.asp
My grandparents reminisced about their past, but history cannot
erase the truth that many people suffered, died, went hungry,
were detained, tortured, raped, and other atrocities occurred. It is
comparable to the dark days of dictatorship or the horrors of
martial law. Some people, on the other hand, did not have any of
these experiences and instead saw everything in the newspaper,
outside, on TVs, and radios. My grandparents, whom I
interviewed, are more likely.
They had not experienced any acts of violence
and, as a result, had been living freely in their
own peace since they were young on that day.
But my grandparents told me that they saw
the rally on the road, people getting arrested,
and a variety of other things that transpired
that day, but most importantly, humans on
that day ended up looking to lack of
humanity. My grandmothers, who are
siblings, live a normal life, according to them,
because they follow the Philippines’ rules and
regulations. Despite the fact that they are in
the province, they are terrified of what is
going on outside or in Philippines.
 My grandfather Josenilo also stated
that during martial law, men are not
permitted to have long hair, and he
saw and hear what’s going outside
frequently. In addition, my
grandfather Boogie stated that they
were unable to speak about Marcos
or their President at the time. When
someone breaks it, they are more or
less forced to be arrested. And drugs
are still prevalently used. He further
said that while President Marcos was
a great leader who felt safe going and
 entering the country, security was tight and there was still a curfew at that
time. I’ll mention my late grandfather (Marcelino Cuartelon), who told me a lot
about his life and experiences. But there were a few of his stories that I had
forgotten about. He claimed to be the type of individual who sided with both
the good and bad aspects of the martial law era. He was also on the edge of
being arrested because he slipped his tongue and wanted to speak the truth
about Marcos’ presidency. The men, particularly the rulers, are constantly on
the lookout and forcing themselves to follow the laws. But then he pointed out
that those who were being arrested, tortured, slain, and so on were not abiding
by the President’s rules.
 Finally, there are many differences and
similarities between my grandparents’
lives and those of others. They had CONCLUSION:
already witnessed everything that had
occurred throughout their time, despite
the fact that they were only young kids.
Except my lolo Marcelino because he’s
already teen. Filipinos simply want to
go as high as they can. Furthermore,
those with the power to support their
nationhood must support the nation’s
nationhood and economy in order for
the Philippines to outperform other
countries in terms of several aspects that
can be found unique to the Philippines.
PHOTO COLLAGE
The photo collage I’m showing portrays occurrences that happened during
martial law in the past. Many individuals suffered, were imprisoned, killed,
went hungry, were tortured, raped, kidnapped, and so on. Despite the fact that
he has empowered the Philippines in other aspects, Filipinos continue to
criticize the President’s policies. What was the reason for this? As a
result of his imposition of martial law. Despite his efforts, poverty
still exists and has never been alleviated. Many people were rallying
and screaming “Oust Marcos”(or something like that). So that
persons who are against and defying the President's commands are
arrested by higher-ranking officials or police officers. Citizens want
Marcos to be replaced. And the Philippines was a tragedy and
nightmare during the Marcos presidency. Finally, some individuals
support martial law while others oppose it because those in higher
positions or with greater power will take advantage of people's
flaws and on ordinary citizens.
“World belongs to humanity, not
this leader, that leader or that
king or prince or religious leader.
World belongs to humanity.”
– Dalai Lama
THANK YOU!