Millennials Find Out the Truth from the Youth of Martial Law

Summary

The transcript reflects personal accounts of individuals recalling their experiences during Martial Law in the Philippines. One recalls teaching at the Asian Institute of Management and waking up to no news or media. Another shares their harrowing experience of being raided and tortured by the police. It also includes the story of a sibling who was killed in a brutal manner. Despite these hardships, one individual expresses that if given the chance, they would take the same path of resistance, emphasizing the importance of fighting for the country. The message concludes with a call to never forget the lessons of history to avoid repeating its mistakes.

Takeaways

• 📜 Martial Law was declared through Proclamation Number 1081, placing the entire Philippines under martial law.
• 🏫 The speaker was teaching at the Asian Institute of Management when martial law was declared.
• 📻 Upon waking up, the speaker noticed that all radios, newspapers, and TVs were turned off, causing widespread fear.
• 🇺🇸 The speaker received advice from colleagues in the US to stay abroad due to the dangers of martial law in the Philippines.
• 💔 The speaker's home was raided on April 4, 1973, and they experienced severe physical and emotional torture.
• 🔫 During the raid, the speaker was subjected to brutal treatment, including being tied to a bed and tortured with objects and electric shocks.
• 👩‍👦 The speaker’s sister, Lily, was targeted and killed in a horrific manner, with her body severely mutilated.
• 🏃 The speaker couldn't attend their sister's wake as they were being hunted, with a shoot-to-kill order issued against them.
• 💡 The speaker stands by their decisions during martial law, believing that resistance against oppression was the right path.
• 🕊️ The speaker often tells the youth today to remember history and to ensure that martial law never happens again, stressing the importance of learning from the past to avoid repeating it.

Q & A

What was the significance of Proclamation 1081 in the Philippines?

Proclamation 1081 placed the entire Philippines under martial law, marking a significant turning point in the country’s political history, leading to increased government control and suppression of dissent.

What was the speaker doing when martial law was declared?

The speaker was teaching at the Asian Institute of Management when martial law was declared.

How did people react to the implementation of martial law according to the speaker?

People were scared. There was no radio, no newspaper, and no TV. Some of the speaker's colleagues in the US even advised him not to return to the Philippines due to the fear and uncertainty surrounding martial law.

What personal experience does the speaker recall during martial law?

The speaker recalls being raided at their home on April 4, 1973, where they were subjected to torture, including physical violence, being bound, and electroshock torture.

What happened to the speaker’s sister during martial law?

The speaker's sister, named Lily, was targeted, brutally killed, and mutilated. The speaker couldn’t even attend her wake because they were being hunted with a 'shoot-to-kill' order.

Did the speaker regret their actions during martial law?

No, the speaker expressed no regrets. They believe that the actions they took during martial law were justified and necessary to resist oppression in the country.

What lesson does the speaker want to impart to the youth about martial law?

The speaker emphasizes that the youth should learn from history, particularly the lessons of martial law, to avoid repeating the same mistakes. They also stress the importance of resisting oppression to protect the country.

Why does the speaker believe resistance was necessary during martial law?

The speaker believes resistance was necessary because without it, the country would continue to suffer from oppression and exploitation.

What message does the speaker frequently share with young people today?

The speaker often tells young people that martial law should never happen again, highlighting the importance of remembering history to prevent its recurrence.

What is the speaker’s view on the historical saying 'Ang hindi lumingon sa pinanggalingan ay hindi makararating sa paroroonan'?

The speaker agrees with this saying, emphasizing that those who fail to learn from the lessons of history are bound to repeat the same mistakes.