Question
What is your implication about martial law after watching the film and after reading the text ?
Answer
Martial law in the Philippines (Filipino: Batas Militar sa Pilipinas) refers to several intermittent periods in Philippine history wherein the Philippine head of state (such as the President) places an area under the control of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and its predecessor bodies. Martial law is declared when there is violent civil unrest; most countries use a different legal construct like "state of emergency".
Typically, the imposition of martial law accompanies curfews, the suspension of civil law, civil rights, habeas corpus, and the application or extension of military law or military justice to civilians. However, during Marcos time Martial law, only writ of habeas corpus was suspended. Civilian and military courts are effectively the same. Civilians defying martial law may be subjected to military tribunals (court-martial).
