It is said that “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” In this spirit, Good News Pilipinas presents a list of events commemorating the Anniversary of the Declaration of Martial Law in the Philippines. We join the call for the Filipino nation to never forget and never again allow the shutting down of news media, widespread suppression of the freedom of speech, gross violation of human rights, abuse of political power, and the loss of thousands of lives.
Fifty-two years ago on September 21, 1972, then-president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. signed Proclamation No. 1081 and declared Martial Law rule, ushering in this dark chapter of Philippine history.
This 2024, academic communities and people’s organizations continue to lead awareness and education campaigns to keep the memory alive, lest the people forget and repeat history.
Film Screenings
The UP Film Institute Film Center in UP Diliman is screening films commemorating the declaration of Martial Law. The screening runs until September 25. Check out this list of films:
Exhibits
The annual 1081 multimedia and art exhibit at the UP Cebu Museum of Art and Culture honors those who fought for truth and justice. The exhibit runs until September 22. Visit the 1081 Exhibit page for the full schedule of activities.
Paggunita at Pagdiwang at the UP Fine Arts Gallery opens today and runs throughout September.
Discussions and Assembly
The Cordillera-based youth group presents the Tanggol Kasaysayan Forum at the University of the Cordilleras, Commemoration in a Baguio Assembly at the Post Office Loop, and the Lagip ti Amianan Research Conference at the University of the Philippines Baguio.
Here is a list of Good News Pilipinas articles marking the Martial Law anniversaries over the recent years:
- FILM: UP student leader Lean Alejandro celebrated as youth hero on new docu-film
- FEATURE: Lasallian heroes against Martial Law honored on International Day of Peace (2022 Scholarum Award-winning article)
- VIRTUAL EVENTS: Martial Law 50th Anniversary Virtual Events
- VODCAST: Two generations meet online 50 years after martial law declaration in the Philippines
- UNIVERSITY COURSE: University of the Philippines offers courses on Film History and Martial Law
- READING LIST: READING LIST: Ateneo recommends 16 books on Martial Law in the Philippines
- DIGITAL MONUMENT: Remembering Heroes and Survivors: How ‘Ang Bantayog’ Digital Monument Marks 51 Years Since Martial Law in the Philippines
- BOOK: Preserving History, Resisting Forgetfulness: ‘Serve’ Sheds Light on Student Journalism During Philippine Martial Law Era
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