Ask AI: Summarize what happened during in the Philippines during Martial Law (Write in bullet from the different topic and its content).

- Declaration of Martial Law: - President Ferdinand Marcos declared Martial Law on September 21, 1972 - Proclamation No.1081 placed the entire country under military rule - Initially supposed to last only for 60 days, but it was extended until 1981 - Suspension of Constitutional Rights: - Habeas corpus was suspended - Freedom of speech, assembly, and press were restricted - Civilian courts replaced by military courts - Human Rights Abuses: - Widespread reports of torture, abuses, forced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings - Thousands of critics, opposition members, journalists, and activists were arrested and detained without trial - Amnesty International estimates around 70,000 people imprisoned, 34,000 tortured, and 3,240 killed - Economic Impact: - Heavy borrowing from international creditors led to increased foreign debt - Infrastructure projects (roads, bridges, and buildings) were implemented - Economy experienced growth initially, but later stagnated due to corruption, cronyism, and mismanagement - Crony Capitalism: - Marcos favored select friends and allies, granting them monopolies and control over key industries - Corruption increased, leading to an uneven distribution of wealth and resources - Political Repression and Resistance: - Political opponents, including Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr., were imprisoned, assassinated or forced into exile - Communist and Muslim insurgency grew, as discontent among the masses intensified - Resentment towards the Marcos regime started to create a united opposition movement - 1981 Constitutional Referendum and Lift of Martial Law: - A new constitution was ratified in 1981, allowing Marcos to run for a third term - Marcos lifted Martial Law on January 17, 1981, although several restrictions remained in place - The People Power Revolution in 1986 eventually ousted Marcos and restored democracy in the Philippines