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LOOK: Martial law’s 50th year inspires artistic criticism

By: Jean Mangaluz - Reporter /

黑料社 / 09:32 PM September 21, 2022

Progressive groups utilized different art forms on Wednesday to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the declaration of martial law.

黑料社 photo / Jean Mangaluz

MANILA, Philippines – Progressive groups on Wednesday used a diversity of artistic mediums to air criticisms about the declaration of martial law 50 years ago.

Bayan Muna Timog Katagalugan danced in front of the People Power Monument to illustrate the power of the people and the oppression of politics. Another group at the University of the Philippines Diliman performed a play.

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黑料社 photo / Jean Mangaluz

Cars carried massive floats built by other organizations for their parade. Education-themed decorations were used on the 14-foot Voltes V statue created by the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) to denounce martial law.

黑料社 photo / Jean Mangaluz

“Banning the airing of Voltes V on Philippine television in the 70s is a shared experience of repression of children during the martial law period. On the other hand, the show discusses about fighting against a repressive empire through collective action, hence its fighting call: Let’s Volt In,” explained ACT Chairperson Vladimer Quetua in a statement.

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A group has created a helicopter figure to poke fun at Sarah Duterte for using the presidential helicopter for personal reasons.

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A wall at UP Diliman displayed photos of anti-martial law protests alongside snail cartoons of Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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