The period of the new society in the Philippines began on September 21, 1972, when President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s namesake father signed a proclamation placing the country under martial law. This period was known for human rights abuses, media censorship, and brutal treatment of the critical press. In 1978, Marcos announced that elections would be held to form the Interim National Assembly (Interim Batasang Pambansa). In February, he formed the New Society Movement (Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, KBL) that included officials from the Liberal and Nacionalista Parties
HIGHLIGHTS DURING THIS PERIOD:
Martial Law began in 1972
School newspapers were temporarily closed and so with school organizations
The New Society tried to stop pornography or those writings that had bad influences on the morals of the people
Carlos Palanca Award continues to give annual awards
Bilingual education initiated by the Board of National Education