Bayan Ko (My Country): Marcos Martial Law in the History of Filipino American Community-based PerformanceBalance, Christine
An intricate tapestry of the Philippines' rich heritage, ancient migrations, and colonial clashes have woven a narrative spanning millennia. From the arrival of Negritos over 25,000 years ago to the footprints of Spanish conquistadors in the 16th century, each thread contributes to the diverse cultu...
The books discuss the issues of child labor in precolonial Philippines, child labor and the right to education regardless of gender during the Spanish colonial period, child labor during the American Occupation, children as witnesses of history in the Japanese Occupation and Martial Law periods. ...
It would perhaps be educational for everybody else who seems to agree that Martial Law was not the best idea if Marcos loyalists — many of whom were born after the dictator fled the country in disgrace — would share their sources. Either of stories about how life was great back then, o...
A Luritja man demonstrating method of attack withboomerangunder cover of shield (1920). The greatest population density developed in the southern and eastern regions, theRiver Murrayvalley in particular. Aborigines lived and utilised resources on the continent sustainably, agreeing to cease hunting and...
The use of martial law in the wake ofnatural disastersis less common than during situations of civil unrest or disorder. Rather than declaring martial law and handing over power to the military in the case of a hurricane or earthquake, governments are much more likely to declare a state of ...
Tens of thousands of Filipinos answered the call to fight in World War II when the Philippines was an American commonwealth. After Pearl Harbor, Hawaii Spent Three Years Under Martial Law More than a third of the island's residents were of Japanese descent, and military officials doubted their...
The ten biggest protests in history drew millions of people to the streets. Some succeeded but others made little difference despite huge support.
at the naval station in the busy Pacific coast port of San Blas. For the next seven years, he explored the coast to the north, including the Strait of Georgia, which today separates Vancouver Island from the city of Vancouver. He also sailed to Manila, in the Philippines, Macao and ...