Ferdinand Marcos and Martial Law

Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law in the Philippines on what date?

• September 21, 1971

• September 21, 1972

What was the name of the proclamation that placed the Philippines under Martial Law?

• Proclamation 1081

• Proclamation 1972

What was a curfew imposed during Martial Law?

• 8pm to 4am

• 12mn to 4am

Marcos wanted to change the name of the Philippines to what because he believed it referred to the nobility class?

• Maharlika

• Tagalog

What media companies were shut down by Marcos during Martial Law?

• Radio stations only

• All media companies

Total Number of Extrajudicial Killings

• 3,257

• 35,000

Total Number of Documented Tortures

• 3,257

• 35,000

Total Number of Imprisonment

• 70,000

• 35,000