On September 21, 1972, Martial Law was declared in the Philippines. That day cast a shadow that still reaches us today. People were silenced, jailed, or even killed just for speaking the truth. Yet even in the darkness, many stood brave and refused to give up.
This shadow is more than history—it’s a warning. When we stay silent instead of standing for truth, when we let lies spread without question, we allow darkness to return. Real peace doesn’t come from silence; it comes from justice and respect for every person.
Remembering Martial Law is not about anger. It’s about learning from the past so we don’t repeat it. The shadow of 1972 reminds us to stay awake, protect our freedom, and speak up when something is wrong.
If we forget, the shadow grows. But if we remember and act, the shadow loses its power.
ᴛʸᵖⁱⁿᵍ ᴏᵘᵗ ᵒᶠ ᵗʰᵉ ʙˡᵘᵉ ᵈᵃʳᵉᵐ ᵐᵘˢⁱᶜ ᵇˡᵒᵍ
