FAST FACTS: How Marcos silenced, controlled the media during Martial Law
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- https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/iq/how-marcos-silenced-media-press-freedom-martial-law/
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- 2026-09-22
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- Philippines President Marcos closes every major news outlet under martial law
- Claim 186: Letter of Instruction No. 1 said the takeover of media was meant to prevent privately owned newspapers, magazines and broadcast facilities from being used for propaganda purposes against the government.
- Claim 187: A September 25, 1972 censorship order required news reports to have positive national value and barred any editorial opinion or commentary critical of the military or law enforcement.
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