The War On News

How governments have limited journalists, 1900 to today.

Ferdinand Marcos

As head of government

Ferdinand Marcos, President of the Philippines, was head of government when 1 recorded incident took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.

Tactics used

Incidents

DateIncidentCountryTacticOutcome
September 21, 1972Philippines President Marcos closes every major news outlet under martial lawPhilippinesShutdowns and blockingReversed (February 25, 1986)
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