The brutal legacy of Ferdinand Marcos

On September 21, the people of the Philippines marked the 49th anniversary of the imposition of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos

September 25, 2021 by Peoples Dispatch

On September 21, the people of the Philippines marked the 49th anniversary of the imposition of martial law by Ferdinand Marcos. The commemorations were held as incumbent president Rodrigo Duterte tries to stay in power as vice-president to escape potential legal action for the alleged human rights violations under his rule.