What year did martial law begin in the Philippines?
1980
1972
1975
1978
Answer
Martial law was imposed in the Philippines from 1972 to 1981, a period marked by significant political and social changes. The declaration of martial law by then-President Ferdinand Marcos aimed to quell civil unrest and growing communist insurgency. During this period, Marcos wielded immense power, curbing civil liberties, suppressing dissent, and consolidating his control over the country's political institutions and economy.
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