Name: Fernalyn Arellano

Year and Course: BSBA 1-F

Historical event: Marcos’ Declaration of Martial Law

1. PRIMARY SOURCES:
A. Vital documents on Proclamation no. 1081 declaring a state of martial law in the Philippines.
B. Caricature during Martial Law by Philippine Free Press Magazine
C. Actual footage of declaring Martial Law- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDCHIIXEXes
D. “Remembering Enrile and the Imposition of Martial Law” Juan Ponce Enrile is the architect and
implementer of Martial Law. He is also considered the “protégé” of the dictator and was tasked to oversee most of the
orders issued under military rule. He was the defense secretary from 1970 to 1986. His supposed “ambush” in Wack-
Wack subdivision in 1972 became one of the reasons cited by Marcos for his declaration of Martial Law, aside from
terrorism and the “communist threat.” Also, Fabian Ver, Fidel V. Ramos, Francisco “Kit” Tatad Jr.These folks are the
key of Martial Law.
E. In his own diary, Marcos wrote on September 14, 1972 that he informed the military that he would continue
to promulgate Martial Law.

2. SECONDARY RESOURCES:
A. Documents entitled Marcos Martial Law Order written by Reynaldo Santos Jr.
B. Time to Move on From Martial Law? by: John Leo G. Algo
C. Philippine Values and Martial Law by: Chester L. Hunt
D. Footage that has been posted in a Youtube channel entitled: BATAS MILITAR: Martial Law Under
President Ferdinand E. Marcos Full Documentary. (link: https://youtu.be/be3wLiPUN9A)
E. Marcos Martial Law: Never Again by Raissa Robles, Allan Robles( Editor)

3. Enumerate five (5) sources that you do not have access to but could have been useful in
understanding your chosen historical event. Explain.
A. The University Library. This could be a great help to further understand my chosen historical event however,
not only the University library is currently resuming service also my place is quite far from the University needed to
take at least two rides to get there.
B. Paintings, images (photographs, motion picture), and oral history. Even ancient ruins and ruins, broadly
speaking, are sources of history that are also sources that I do ot have access to but could have been useful for me
to understand the real concept of Martial Law. Sometimes, looking into other people’s reviews or what not. I might too
have my own perspective or views in it.
C. Books written by court scribes and other records (obviously related to that Vital documents on Proclamation
no. 1081 declaring a state of martial law in the Philippines. They are relatively easy to study even if a large amount of
background and concept knowledge is required. So half a world record has helped us to gain what little knowledge
we have today.
D. Get a certified true copy of the proclamation number 1081; That is a major resource. Also get a copy of his
book, Today's Revolution: Democracy. Still lectures of Kit Tatad, Johnny Ponce E, Fidel Tobacco and other generals.
How I Wish The Late Nene Is Not Yet Died, He Is (Was) a Primary Source. The main resources you have are now
getting. They blew their mid-70s today or Early 80s. Hurry and make a list of 20 and interview them.
E. Oral transmissions. It would be better if I was able to interview or get a hold of any recording of Martial Law.
This could be a great help understanding further what really happened in those dark days of Philippine History.