21/09/2026
"When the government fears the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny.โ โ Thomas Jefferson
The Martial Law Anniversary is celebrated every September 21 in the Philippines. It is to remember the signing of Proclamation No. 1081, to honor the victims that was oppressed and silenced during the Marcos Dictatorship. It serves as a reminder to always protect democracy, human rights, and historical truth. โ
๐ On September 21, 1972, President Ferdinand E. Marcos signed Proclamation No.1081, Placing the country under Martial Law, which was publicly announced on September 23, 1972. This marks the day as one of the horrific and darkest time in the philippines as thousands of people was imprisoned,tortured and death. The anniversary has been observed annually since the 1986 People Power Revolution as a day of remembrance and reflection.
From this day on, This Anniversary is important today as victims and families continue seeking justice and reparations for past abuse. It also educates younger generation the danger authoritarianism and the value of democratic freedoms. Filipino observe the day through commemorative masses, marches, cultural programs, and candle-lightning ceremonies.
Always remember: "The government has the power to change our lives, but we have the power to change the government." โ
๐: Israafeel Agao | Communications
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