BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Presented by: Presented to:

Christopher C. Olayon PROF. TEODORA CABARLIZA

1st Year, BS Entrepreneurship Quezon City University
THE PHILIPPINE MARTIAL LAW
1965: Background
Marcos's Early Years: Ferdinand Marcos was
elected as the 10th President of the
Philippines in 1965. His first term was
characterized by a focus on infrastructure
development and economic growth, but it was
also marked by allegations of corruption.
1969: Lead-up to Martial Law:
Election on November 11, 1969, Marcos was
reelected for a second term, which was 1981: End of Martial Law:
marred by accusations of fraud and electoral January 17, 1981: Marcos lifted
manipulation. The communist insurgency, martial law, officially ending this
the armed conflict of the New People's Army period. However, his authoritarian
against the Philippine government can be rule continued.
traced back to March 29, 1969.
Growing Political Opposition: There was an
increasing level of political opposition to
Marcos's rule, which included students,
political activists, and some members of the
political elite who were critical of his
authoritarian tendencies.

1960 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990

1972: Declaration of Martial Law 1986: People Power Revolution:

September 21, 1972: On this date, Marcos The authoritarian rule of Ferdinand Marcos
declared martial law, using Proclamation 1081. continued until the People Power Revolution in
He cited the need to suppress the communist February 1986, which forced him into exile in
rebellion, maintain law and order, and institute Hawaii. Corazon Aquino assumed the
sweeping reforms as the primary justifications. presidency, marking the restoration of
democracy in the Philippines.
Immediate Changes: Following the declaration
of martial law, Marcos suspended the existing
constitution, dissolved the existing political
institutions, and assumed virtually absolute 1987: Reconciliation and Transition: The post-
power. He also ordered the arrest of political Marcos years were marked by efforts to heal
opponents and activists. the wounds inflicted during the martial law
Control Over Media: The media was strictly period and transition to a more democratic
censored, and freedom of the press was system. A new constitution was adopted in
severely curtailed. Marcos's government 1987.
controlled the narrative through state-owned
media outlets.