Progressive groups prepare for 52nd Martial Law commemoration
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Progressive groups prepare for 52nd Martial Law commemoration
Nicole Agcaoili,
ABS-CBN News
Published Sep 20, 2024 11:28 PM PHT
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Updated Sep 21, 2024 08:47 AM PHT
MANILA — The UP Manila University Student Council (UPM-USC) and various student organizations gathered on the eve of the 52nd commemoration of the declaration of Martial Law, recalling the atrocities committed during the military rule.
MANILA — The UP Manila University Student Council (UPM-USC) and various student organizations gathered on the eve of the 52nd commemoration of the declaration of Martial Law, recalling the atrocities committed during the military rule.
Dictator Ferdinand Marcos officially announced the declaration of Martial Law on Sept.23, 1972 but Proclamation No. 1081 was dated Sept. 21, the commonly marked anniversary.
Dictator Ferdinand Marcos officially announced the declaration of Martial Law on Sept.23, 1972 but Proclamation No. 1081 was dated Sept. 21, the commonly marked anniversary.
The progressive organizations filled the UP Manila CAS Gate with placards while chanting “Never again to Martial Law.”
The progressive organizations filled the UP Manila CAS Gate with placards while chanting “Never again to Martial Law.”
Ysabelle Briones, vice chairperson of UPM-USC, said this is in preparation for tomorrow’s nationwide protest, the actual day in 1972 that Marcos signed the order.
Ysabelle Briones, vice chairperson of UPM-USC, said this is in preparation for tomorrow’s nationwide protest, the actual day in 1972 that Marcos signed the order.
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“Siyempre po bukas ay maglulunsad tayo ng malakihang kilos-protesta. Bukas po ito 9AM sa UST upang ipanawagan po yung ating mga panawagan tungkol sa ating karapatang pantao, demokratikong karapatan,” she said.
“Siyempre po bukas ay maglulunsad tayo ng malakihang kilos-protesta. Bukas po ito 9AM sa UST upang ipanawagan po yung ating mga panawagan tungkol sa ating karapatang pantao, demokratikong karapatan,” she said.
“Kabilang po dito yung ating pagalala sa madilim na kasaysayan ng batas militar, ang ating pag-alala at pag-aksyon na hindi ito dapat muling maulit. At dapat talagang titindig po yung sambayang Pilipino against sa mga karahasan tulad nung nangyari nung Martial Law,” she added.
“Kabilang po dito yung ating pagalala sa madilim na kasaysayan ng batas militar, ang ating pag-alala at pag-aksyon na hindi ito dapat muling maulit. At dapat talagang titindig po yung sambayang Pilipino against sa mga karahasan tulad nung nangyari nung Martial Law,” she added.
Under the Martial Law, military forces were authorized to arrest critics and dissents. This era was dubbed one of the darkest chapters in the country's history, as the brutal crackdown resulted in grave human rights violations and censorship.
Under the Martial Law, military forces were authorized to arrest critics and dissents. This era was dubbed one of the darkest chapters in the country's history, as the brutal crackdown resulted in grave human rights violations and censorship.
Briones claimed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration was no different from his father’s.
Briones claimed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s administration was no different from his father’s.
“Makikita po natin ‘no na walang pinag-iba yung rehimeng Marcos Sr. sa rehimen ni Marcos Jr. ngayon. Tuloy-tuloy pa rin yung pamamaslang, yung ilegal na pagdakip ‘no sa mga mamamayang Pilipino na progresibo at mga lumalaban,” she said.
“Makikita po natin ‘no na walang pinag-iba yung rehimeng Marcos Sr. sa rehimen ni Marcos Jr. ngayon. Tuloy-tuloy pa rin yung pamamaslang, yung ilegal na pagdakip ‘no sa mga mamamayang Pilipino na progresibo at mga lumalaban,” she said.
“Sa araw po na ito, ang panawagan natin ay kailangan na umaksyon ng ating gobyerno pag dating sa ating climate. At siyempre isa rin po sa main panawagan natin ngayon ay tigilan na ng rehimeng Marcos-Duterte ang pamamaslang, ang pag iimplementa ng batas tulad ng Anti-Terror Law na pahirap at pasakit sa mga mamamayang Pilipino.”
“Sa araw po na ito, ang panawagan natin ay kailangan na umaksyon ng ating gobyerno pag dating sa ating climate. At siyempre isa rin po sa main panawagan natin ngayon ay tigilan na ng rehimeng Marcos-Duterte ang pamamaslang, ang pag iimplementa ng batas tulad ng Anti-Terror Law na pahirap at pasakit sa mga mamamayang Pilipino.”
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