November 24, 1977 Catalyst Diary of Ferdinand Marcos Leave a comment

Diary of Marcos: November 24, 1977 (Thursday) – Martial Law Period

I have decided to add interest to the referendum campaign by picking Ex-Pres. Macapagal as the best strawman and issuing an answer to his charges before the Manila Lion’s Club under Cesar Lucero on the MNLF having been brought about by the proclamation of martial law, martial law lifting and my resigning as president and… 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