May 1, 1974 Catalyst Presidential Decrees Leave a comment

Presidential Decree No. 442 (Labor Code of the Philippines)

Republic of the Philippines MALACAÑANG M a n i l a Presidential Decree No. 442, AS AMENDED May 1, 1974 A DECREE INSTITUTING A LABOR CODE THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING LABOR AND SOCIAL LAWS TO AFFORD PROTECTION TO LABOR, PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT AND HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AND INSURE INDUSTRIAL PEACE… Read more

February 17, 1974 Catalyst Presidential Decrees Leave a comment

Presidential Decree No. 390, s. 1974 (Cost of Living Allowance)

MALACAÑANG MANILA PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 390 GRANTING EMERGENCY COST OF LIVING ALLOWANCE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS THEREOF. WHEREAS, worldwide inflation primarily brought about by the energy crisis has resulted in the tremendous increase of domestic prices in particular and the cost of living in general; WHEREAS, the increase… Read more

November 9, 1973 Catalyst Presidential Decrees Leave a comment

Presidential Decree No. 334, s. 1973 (Creation of Philippine National Oil Company)

MALACAÑANG M a n i l a PRESIDENTIAL DECREE No. 334 November 9, 1973 CREATING THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL OIL COMPANY, DEFINING ITS POWERS AND FUNCTIONS, PROVIDING FUNDS THEREFOR, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES WHEREAS, inspite of the planned accelerated power development program using indigenous resources and the planned institution of conservation measures, the country will still… Read more

October 30, 1973 Catalyst Letters of Instruction Leave a comment

Letter of Instruction No. 142, s. 1973

MALACAÑANG Manila LETTER OF INSTRUCTION NO. 142 TO: 1) Executive Secretary Malacañang, Manila 2) Chief of Staff Armed Forces of the Philippines 3) Presidential Assistant for Housing and Resettlement Agency In order to give significance to the policy of the government concerning the economic, social and cultural development of Muslim Mindanao to all the citizens… Read more

September 22, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: September 22, 1973 (Saturday) – Martial Law Period

I have often said achievement is but the meeting or congruence of preparation and opportunity. But Father Donalan told Imelda that in addition to this I have had luck…. I admit that I have had phenomenal luck in time of war as well as peace. And there must be a Guiding Hand above who has… Read more

July 27, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: July 27, 1973 to July 28, 1973 – Martial Law Period

The referendum vote is overwhelmingly Yes. And a great percentage of those qualified registered and voted -about 80% to 95% registered and voted. A similar percentage may have voted yes. And Imelda was worried that the people may vote against me and my administration. This is the first time I have won a popular mandate… Read more

July 26, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: July 25, 1973 to July 26, 1973 – Martial Law Period

This is the first election where I have not delivered a single speech or moved to campaign. And I may not even vote. Strange feeling -to be able to win without any effort. But I am busy on the actions I intend to take after the results of the referendum are released by Comelec. Read more

July 5, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: July 5, 1973 to July 6, 1973 – Martial Law Period

…Have been planning on the referendum and the development of a constitutional situation where the powers of martial law can be exercised without a proclamation or continuance of martial law… Read more

May 5, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: May 5, 1973 (Saturday) – Martial Law Period

…We may have to hasten the process of normalizing by: 1. Conducting elections of an Advisory Legislative Council under the supervision of the Comelec by the Citizens Assemblies. 2. The old newspapers must be investigated formally and their closure directed after formal hearing. 3. The same for other media. The financiers and oligarchs who may… Read more

April 16, 1973 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: April 16, 1973 (Monday) – Martial Law Period

….One of my advisors wrote to me of spiritual retreats that I should not be in the company of my subordinates. I must tell him when I see him one cannot call God a subordinate! For that is the company I keep. Read more

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