LIFE DURING THE MARTIAL LAW

How would you describe Batas Militar (Martial Law) after seeing the video?

Discussion: Rally RobinShare your parents’ and grandparents’ stories about Martial Law.

New Society• introduced by Marcos

• meant to improve the image of the country

• idea: to bring about social change

PROGRAMS DURING THE MARTIAL LAW ERA• Dismissal of government officers who

were found guilty of corruption

• Severe punishment of drug pushers

• Setting of curfew to solve criminality

• Control of the media to publish and broadcast materials in his favor

• Training of citizens to be disciplined and law abiding

PROGRAMS DURING THE MARTIAL LAW ERA

• Establishment of Theme Parks andCultural institutions & infrastructures

• Popularization of indigenous culture

• Using a lot of government funds to strengthen the military

Abuses during the Martial Law• cronyism (Marcos administration)

• suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus

• Desaparecidos

• severe torture

What are the things that changed in the

government and in society?

PositiveChanges

NegativeChanges

In your opinion, was the effect of Martial Law mostly positive, or negative? Why?

THINK-PAIR-SHARE

Can an individual change a nation’s destiny? How?

Assignment:

Prepare for a quiz on the causes and effects of the Martial Law.