Topic: marcos-dictatorship

'Never again to martial rule'

'Never again to martial rule'

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 11 07:51 PM

Martial law victims together with protesters from different groups mark the birth anniversary of former President Ferdinand Marcos with a protest in front of the Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Tuesday.  Read more »

Bantayog to honor 11 heroes on Bonifacio Day

Bantayog to honor 11 heroes on Bonifacio Day

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 29 09:02 PM

A banking and insurance tycoon, an activist-priest and a journalist will join the ranks of the country's martyrs and heroes recognized for standing up for democracy and freedom during the Marcos dictatorship. Read more »

OPINION: Ninoy

OPINION: Ninoy

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Updated as of Nov 28 10:00 PM

Benigno S. Aquino, Jr. or Ninoy would have been 85 years old on November 27 this coming Monday. Let us remember. I have personal memories to share. Read more »

OPINION: Stamp of Approval

OPINION: Stamp of Approval

Alan Robles — Hot Manila
Posted at Nov 03 05:42 PM

Last week, without any warning the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost) issued a special commemorative stamp featuring the smiling face of the murderous dictator Ferdinand Marcos. It provoked an outcry, protests and questions. We are here to answer those questions. Read more »

OPINION: How could Martial Law happen?

OPINION: How could Martial Law happen?

Raissa Robles
Posted at Oct 30 03:59 PM

One thing that the Marcos period should have taught us is that without the checks and balances of other institutions like Congress, the Judiciary and the free press, a dictator is free to define who a criminal is, who can be arrested and who can be put to death. Read more »

Bishops mourn death of Cardinal Vidal

Bishops mourn death of Cardinal Vidal

Erik Tenedero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 18 09:11 PM

MANILA - Filipino bishops mourned the passing of Cebu Archbishop Emeritus Ricardo Cardinal Vidal, among the influential leaders of the Roman Catholic church in the Philippines.  Read more »

Encounters with a dictator

Encounters with a dictator

Gerry Lirio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 27 09:18 PM

The Marcos administration arrested and incarcerated former Senator Aquilino 'Nene' Pimentel Jr. not just once but four times, each time nearly breaking his family’s hearts. Read more »

'No to martial law'

'No to martial law'

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 21 03:41 PM

Members of the Philippine National Police form a barricade as protesters merge in front of Camp Aguinaldo at EDSA, Quezon City on Thursday.  Read more »

OPINION: The big lie

OPINION: The big lie

Manolo Quezon — The Explainer
Posted at Sep 18 09:07 PM

Remember September 21 by all means. Not as the fake news date Marcos wanted you to remember, but for the things he wanted you to forget: a still-independent Senate, freedom of assembly, and a free press. Read more »

What is 'historical trauma' in a time of martial law?

What is 'historical trauma' in a time of martial law?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 07:33 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte in May declared martial law over Mindanao following violence in Marawi City, and while it was fresh events that led to the declaration, some initially feared it would be a replay of the atrocities under the Marcos rule. Read more »

Safeguards under martial law post-EDSA

Safeguards under martial law post-EDSA

Infographic by Pam Ramos, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 26 06:26 PM

Learning from the abuses that happened during the Marcos dictatorship, the framers of the 1987 Constitution put in place safeguards that would help prevent a repeat of the wrongdoings.  Read more »

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