Five things to know about Martial Law in the Philippines

Which language would you like to use this site in? Five things to know about Martial Law in the Philippines. The period under Martial Law, ordered by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, saw extensive human rights violations, including tens of thousands of arbitrary arrests and detentions, torture, forced disappearances, and killings. Despite many documented crimes, there is a lack of accountability and genuine truth-seeking processes. Attempts to downplay or forget the past's human rights violations could lead to further violations. The Philippines' fight for truth, justice, and reparations continues.