September 23, 1972 – The day that President Ferdinand Marcos announced on television that he had placed the entirety of the Philippines under martial law. In this clip from our short film "Towards a Working Democracy", we recount the impact of that day and proclamation. #TodayInHistory *The full short film was originally located at the end of our Dioramas of Philippine History. First mounted in 2004, this short film tells the continuing story of the Filipino. | Ayala Museum

131K views · 6.8K reactions | 53 years ago today, Martial Law was declared by the late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr. This marked a significant chapter in our history that displayed Filipinos’ bravery on their fight for democracy. May this day be a reminder of their sacrifices for the freedom we are experiencing today. #AnimationOnPoint by Tristan Perez, Princess Efondo, Kyle Laborte, Clark Echano, and YC Olila | Explained PH | Facebook