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Martial Law in the Philippines: A Retrospective by Ma. Rema Pia is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document provides images and quotes reflecting on martial law in the Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos. When Marcos left the country, a painting of him and Imelda that adorned the Philippine Consulate in San Francisco was smashed. The quotes describe the oppressive atmosphere during martial law, with military checkpoints and many dead bodies. Events after martial law ended, like demonstrations and conventions honoring political prisoners, represented a transition to a freer society. The document serve

Author

Ma. Rema Pia

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