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LIFE DURING THE MARTIAL LAW. How would you describe Batas Militar (Martial Law) after seeing the video?. Discussion: Rally Robin Share your parents ’ and grandparents ’ stories about Martial Law . New Society. introduced by Marcos meant to improve the image of the country
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LIFE DURING THE MARTIAL LAW
How would you describe Batas Militar (Martial Law) after seeing the video?
Discussion: Rally Robin Share 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 whowere 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?
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.