Millennials for Martial Law
Summary
TLDRThe transcript features a conversation between two individuals discussing their views on Martial Law in the Philippines. One person, a first-time voter, shares a positive perspective on Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos, highlighting discipline and order. Another speaker, Dan, recounts his traumatic experience as a victim during Martial Law, describing physical torture and inhumane treatment in prison. The contrast in opinions underscores the complexity of understanding this period in history, with the first speaker acknowledging a lack of education on the darker aspects of Martial Law, expressing regret and empathy.
Takeaways
- ๐ The speaker is 22 years old and will be voting for the first time this year.
- ๐ค The speaker has a generally positive view of Martial Law under Marcos, mentioning discipline and a well-run government.
- ๐ฐ๏ธ The speaker feels that curfews and strict rules during Martial Law were beneficial to the country.
- ๐ฌ The speaker compares Marcos' strictness to parental love, seeing it as necessary for discipline.
- ๐ The speaker is in favor of the Martial Law period, believing it had positive effects on the Philippines.
- ๐ The second speaker, Dan, recounts being a victim of human rights abuses during Martial Law.
- ๐๏ธ Dan participated in protests against demolition as part of an urban association and was imprisoned for his involvement.
- ๐ข While in custody, Dan experienced harsh physical abuse, including being beaten and electrocuted.
- ๐ฎ Dan recounts multiple forms of torture, including being subjected to electric shocks and psychological torment.
- ๐ The first speaker apologizes for their lack of knowledge about the darker aspects of Martial Law, indicating a gap in their education on the topic.
Q & A
How old is the speaker?
-The speaker is 22 years old.
Is this the first time the speaker is voting?
-Yes, it is the speaker's first time to vote this year.
What is the speaker's opinion on Martial Law under Marcos?
-The speaker believes that Martial Law under Marcos brought discipline and order, with people knowing the curfew and the country being well-managed.
What was the speaker's personal experience during the Marcos era?
-The speaker was a victim of human rights violations during Marcos' time, having been arrested and subjected to harsh treatment.
What kind of association was the speaker a member of?
-The speaker was a member of an urban association, which led to a bad experience and arrest.
What was the nature of the speaker's arrest?
-The speaker was arrested during a rally and was subjected to physical and psychological abuse.
What was the speaker's experience in jail?
-The speaker was detained in a cell with no clothes, subjected to electric shocks, and was threatened with a gun.
How does the speaker compare the stories heard in school about Martial Law with their personal experience?
-The speaker finds the stories heard in school to be different from their personal experience, which was much harsher and traumatic.
What does the speaker think about the education provided about Martial Law?
-The speaker feels that there is a lack of education about the true experiences of Martial Law, and they wish people could understand their perspective.
What is the speaker's stance on the Marcos years?
-Despite their personal suffering, the speaker seems to have a favorable view of the Marcos years, possibly due to the perceived order and discipline.
Why does the speaker believe the strictness of Martial Law was like parental love?
-The speaker suggests that the strictness was intended for the good of the people, akin to how parents might discipline their children out of love.
Outlines
๐ฃ๏ธ Expressing Support for Martial Law
The speaker, who is 22 years old and voting for the first time, reflects on the discipline during Martial Law under Ferdinand Marcos. They believe Marcos' strict leadership, such as implementing curfews, was beneficial for the country, comparing his discipline to parental care. They acknowledge the positive effects of laws enacted during this period and express support for Martial Law, considering it favorable for the Philippines.
๐ Personal Account of Human Rights Violations During Martial Law
Another individual, Dan, introduces himself as a victim of human rights abuses during Martial Law. As a protester and a member of an urban association, he shares his traumatic experiences of being arrested and imprisoned without cause. Dan recounts brutal treatment in detention, including being cursed at, physically abused by soldiers, and falsely accused of terrorism. He describes horrific incidents, such as being confined in freezing conditions and tortured with electric shocks and Russian roulette. His narrative sheds light on the cruel reality faced by many during this period.
๐ค Confusion and Lack of Knowledge About Martial Law
Following Dan's testimony, the previous speaker admits to being unaware of the atrocities committed during Martial Law. They express surprise and confusion, noting that their education about this historical period was limited, with schools not providing in-depth lessons on the subject. They apologize for their ignorance and explain that they had only heard positive accounts, highlighting a generational gap in understanding the darker side of Marcos' regime.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กBatas
๐กCurfew
๐กFerdinand Marcos
๐กMartial Law
๐กBotante
๐กDisciplina
๐กHuman Rights
๐กDetention
๐กTorture
๐กRussian Roulette
๐กDemocracy
Highlights
The speaker is 22 years old and has been voting for the first time this year.
They support the Marcos administration, citing discipline and order among the people.
They mention that during Martial Law, there was strict curfew enforcement.
They believe the strictness was out of love, similar to a parent's strictness.
They mention that many laws were implemented and things improved in the Philippines during Marcos' time.
They personally favor the Marcos years.
The speaker introduces themselves as Dan and claims to be a victim of Martial Law.
They were part of an urban association and had a bad experience during their imprisonment.
They were distributing flyers to explain their opposition to demolition.
They were arrested and subjected to harsh language and treatment.
They were playing basketball when they were accused of throwing a grenade.
They were stripped naked and beaten.
They were detained in a room filled with ice for three days.
They were subjected to electric shocks and other forms of torture.
They were shown a revolver with a bullet and threatened.
They were interrogated multiple times about their activities.
They express that the stories they heard in school were different from their personal experiences.
They wish people could understand their perspective on Martial Law.
Transcripts
ah Ilang taon ka na ah I'm 22 years old
20 years old na po ako L na taong gulang
na po bumoboto o botante ka ba bale
First time kong boboto this year Opo
bante Paano katingin mo yung mga nagawa
ng Marshall law pak Marcos mas pinaiiral
yung batas may disiplina po yung tao
alam po nila yung curfew maganda naman
po siya para sa bansa natin kay ferdin
Marcos naging maayos yung pamamalakad
niya rin sobrang higpit talaga niya pero
yung higpit niya is Parang pagmamahal na
magulang ah Marami naman po silang
napatupad na batas maganda naman po yung
ah nangyari po n sa Pilipinas Pabor ka
ba sa Marcelo years ng mga Marcos pero
saakin Okay naman po Opo pabor ako Opo
pabor po Opo sa pagkakataong ito Ako
naman yung
ah magpapakilala SAO OP ako si Dan
malar
OP isa akong biktima ng
marcal biktima ako ng mga karapatang
pangao ng panahon ni Marcos kasama ako d
sa mga nagra-rally kasi
ah Dahil miyembro ako ng isang asso
urban po Association nagkaroon ako ng
masamang karanasan Opo nung nasa
kulungan
ako naghahasa ako eh ngayon yung
kaibigan ko h ko alam na may Dal na
palang ung mga flyers na namimigay para
ilinaw kung bakit kami nandoon at
tumututol kami sa Demolition Lumapit ako
e sinama rin akong hinuli ang pangit ang
pagkaka ano sa amin pasabi sa amin mga
putang inan niyo Ang babaho niyo babaho
ng mga puki niyo magsipag paliguan kayo
Naglalaro ako ng basketball pinaghuhuli
kami dah ako daw ang maghahagis ng
granada sa radin sa
Manila sabi ng pumasok sa sundalo lasing
Sabi sa amin hubad nakakuha siya ng
bangko pinagpapalo kami hindi ka naman
pwedeng umilag eh kasi pag umilag lalong
Dadagdagan ang masaklap lang sa nangyari
sa bayaw ko sa isang kwarto na
punong-puno ng yelo dalawa silang
magkasama walang damit at kinulong sila
doon ng tatlong araw pinasok na kami sa
bartolina n ganito lang ata ang lapad
oh pito kami ang isa pang mabigat yung
electri
una mahina umaabot lang dito pang
sumunod dito na Tapos ang pinak pangatlo
nandito na pinak pangapat Malapit na
doon sa membrane ng utak ko na kapag yun
umabot do sa membrane ng utak ko patay
ako at yung isang kasama ko rin Ah
nahuli pinasok siya sa isang madilim na
kwarto nilagyan ng kuryente yung
dalawang suso niya yung dalawang utong
niya nilagyan din ng kuryente Yung ari
niya at kinuryente siya ginamitan din
ako nung Russian rung Russian rung 38
caliber revolver na merong isang bala
pinakita sa akin tapos pag lock na ganon
itinutok sa sentido ko tapos kinalabit
yun habang tinatanong ako Tatlong beses
yun pede pong paug
sig Grabe po pala yung mga nangyari nung
Marshall
iba po ung kwento ng naririnig ko sa
schools pero wala akong maalala na
talagang lesson siya or nagbibigay sila
ng Education about that Sorry po talaga
Sana po maintindihan niyo
ako kasi po wala po talaga akong alam sa
Marshall
law y
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