21/09/2026
๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฃ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐ฅ
๐๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ฐ ๐ค๐ข๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ข๐ด๐ต ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ต๐ฐ ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต ๐ช๐ต. โ George Santayana
On September 21, we remember a defining chapter in Philippine history. The declaration of Martial Law in 1972 marked a turning point that profoundly shaped the nation and the lives of countless Filipinos.
History is more than a record of the pastโit is a reminder of the choices made, the freedoms tested, and the lessons that continue to resonate across generations. During this period, press freedom faced restrictions, media institutions were closed, and many voices of dissent were suppressed.
Yet amid these challenges, there were Filipinos who chose to speak, resist, and stand for their convictions. Their stories remain an important part of our collective memory.
As students of history and citizens of a democratic society, we are called not only to remember a date, but to reflect on its significance. To remember is more than an act of looking backโit is an act of learning. It is a commitment to understanding the experiences of those who came before us and recognizing how the past continues to shape the present.
Historical awareness is not about dwelling on yesterday. It is about becoming more informed today. By engaging with history through critical thinking, open dialogue, and a commitment to truth, we strengthen our ability to protect democratic values, uphold human rights, and contribute meaningfully to society.
May we never allow history to become a forgotten story. When voices are silenced, remembering becomes an act of courage. When lessons are forgotten, history risks repeating itself. Memory gives meaning to history. History gives direction to the future.
๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐๐ง, ๐ก๐๐ฉ๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐ก
โ Julia Fiona Marcaida & Ayisha Lindsy Buenafe
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