Martial Law

Who has the authority to suspend the writ of habeas corpus and enforce Martial Law nationwide or in specific regions?

• C. The Chief Justice

• A. The Vice President

• B. The President

• D. The Senate President

When did President Ferdinand Marcos, Sr. declare Martial Law in the Philippines?

• A. September 17, 1972

• B. September 21, 1972

• C. September 23, 1972

• D. September 30, 1972

What do the eight rays in the sun of the Philippine flag represent?

• A. Provinces that rebelled against Spain

• B. Eight key cities in the Philippines

• C. Eight provinces under Martial Law by spanish governor-general Ramon Blanco on Aug 30, 1896

• D. Eight major industries in the Philippines

Who declared Martial Law in the Philippines during the Second Republic on September 21, 1944?

• D. Ramon Blanco

• A. Ferdinand Marcos, Sr.

• B. Jose P. Laurel

• C. Rodrigo Duterte

What was one of the grounds for the declaration of Martial Law by President Marcos, Sr.?

• A. Economic prosperity

• B. Communist Insurgency

• C. Religious freedom

• D. Environmental conservation

What did student protesters voice their opposition to during rallies and protests?

• C. Healthcare improvements

• D. Infrastructure development

• B. Government corruption

• A. Education reforms

What significant event occurred on August 21, 1972, before the declaration of Martial Law?

• D. Independence Day celebration

• C. Peace treaty signing

• B. Presidential election

• A. Plaza Miranda bombing

What did the government suspend following the Plaza Miranda bombing?

• A. Freedom of speech

• B. Right to assembly

• C. Privilege of the writ of habeas corpus

• D. Right to vote

Which group emerged advocating for changes in Mindanao before the declaration of Martial Law?

• D. Bangsamoro Liberation Front

• C. Moro National Liberation Front

• B. New People's Army

• A. Communist Party of the Philippines

What did Filipinos supporting Martial Law view it as?

• B. A necessary measure to prevent disorder

• A. A threat to democracy

• C. A violation of human rights

• D. A form of entertainment