Goodbye to Rights
In 1972 and in search of a solution for the chaos from the protests in the Philippines, Marcos turned to Mao's Cultural Revolution. But that was an excuse so he could keep the power.
Mr. Liongson was a college student and protested against Martial Law.
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Seeing the success of the Chinese Revolution, Marcos declared Martial Law on September 21, 1972 with full support from Washington. This irresponsible act was a turning point for the Philippines.
Mr. Liongson was not a loyalist of Marcos. He was a doctorate candidate and understood both sides of the issue.
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Initial Reaction
"According to Gordy Slack, Marcos stated that martial law was the best way to abolish the traditionally unfair economic, corrupt political, and unequal social systems, because government in the hands of one man would be more efficient; a single decree could accomplish what the Philippine Congress would surely debated for months."
- Marcos 77
- Marcos 77
When Martial Law was declared, Mr.Liongson was at a private Catholic college (1972). He was expelled because he was one of the students who protested against it.
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