The Period of New Society
With the declaration of Martial Law, President Marcos popularized the New Society which he claimed was envisioned to carry out a meaningful social change. In order to create a positive image in the public consciousness as well as in the local and foreign media that he was serious in effecting these changes, he initiated the following:
1. Dismissal from office of civil servants who were found guilty of corruption and abuse of authority;
2. Punishment of drug pushers;
3. Setting curfew to solve worsening criminality rate;
4. Popularization of "Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa" philosophy to instill nationalism among Filipinos; and
5. Training of citizens to be disciplined and law-abiding.
Meanwhile, in order to entertain and relieve the people from alarming social and political problems, his government initiates the following:
1. Establishment of theme parks such as the Coconut palace in Pasay, Palace in the Sky in Tagaytay and National Arts Centre in Makiling, Laguna; and cultural institutions such as Cultural Centre of the Philippines, Folk Arts Centre and Film Centre.
2. Sponsorship of cultural shows;
3. Popularization of indigenous culture;
4. Manipulation of the contents of the newspapers and textbooks on his favour;
5. Bribery of media commentators in order to sugar-coat the programs of his administration; and
6. Publication and popularization of literature about his political philosophy such as "democratic revolution" and "revolution from the center".
Ferdinard Marcos with Secretary of State George Shultz, 1982.
Amidst the rising wave of lawlessness and the threat of a Communist insurgency, Marcos declared martial law on September 21, 1972, by virtue of Proclamation No. 1081. Marcos, ruling by decree, curtailed press freedom and other civil liberties, closed down Congress and media establishments, and ordered the arrest of opposition leaders and militant activists, including his staunchest critics, senators Benigno Aquino, Jr., Jovito Salonga and Jose Diokno.[25] The
1. Dismissal from office of civil servants who were found guilty of corruption and abuse of authority;
2. Punishment of drug pushers;
3. Setting curfew to solve worsening criminality rate;
4. Popularization of "Isang Bansa, Isang Diwa" philosophy to instill nationalism among Filipinos; and
5. Training of citizens to be disciplined and law-abiding.
Meanwhile, in order to entertain and relieve the people from alarming social and political problems, his government initiates the following:
1. Establishment of theme parks such as the Coconut palace in Pasay, Palace in the Sky in Tagaytay and National Arts Centre in Makiling, Laguna; and cultural institutions such as Cultural Centre of the Philippines, Folk Arts Centre and Film Centre.
2. Sponsorship of cultural shows;
3. Popularization of indigenous culture;
4. Manipulation of the contents of the newspapers and textbooks on his favour;
5. Bribery of media commentators in order to sugar-coat the programs of his administration; and
6. Publication and popularization of literature about his political philosophy such as "democratic revolution" and "revolution from the center".
Ferdinard Marcos with Secretary of State George Shultz, 1982.
Amidst the rising wave of lawlessness and the threat of a Communist insurgency, Marcos declared martial law on September 21, 1972, by virtue of Proclamation No. 1081. Marcos, ruling by decree, curtailed press freedom and other civil liberties, closed down Congress and media establishments, and ordered the arrest of opposition leaders and militant activists, including his staunchest critics, senators Benigno Aquino, Jr., Jovito Salonga and Jose Diokno.[25] The