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ISU students mark martial law anniversary with symbolic black attire
Students at Isabela State University's Echague campus observed the 54th anniversary of Ferdinand Marcos Sr.'s martial law declaration on Monday through a coordinated display of black clothing. The demonstration was organized by the university's Supreme Student Council as a means of remembrance.
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Isabela State University students in Echague participated in a remembrance activity on September 21, marking 54 years since the declaration of martial law under former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. The ISU Echague Supreme Student Council had called on the student body over the weekend to wear black as a symbol of commemoration.
The student council characterized martial law as "one of the darkest chapters" in Philippine history in their call for participation. The coordinated dress code served as a visible expression of remembrance among the campus community.
September 21, 1972, marks the date when Marcos signed Proclamation No. 1081, initiating a period of martial rule that lasted approximately nine years. The anniversary continues to be observed annually across the country, with various institutions and civic groups organizing commemorative activities.
The ISU Echague initiative reflects ongoing efforts by youth and educational institutions to ensure historical awareness and reflection on the martial law period among younger generations of Filipinos.