What is the April 6 movement in the Philippines?

On the day before the Interim Batasang Pambansa elections, for example, residents of Metro Manila organized a show of support for the incarcerated ex-Senator Ninoy Aquino, who was the leader of the opposition candidates: the noise barrage held on April 6, 1978, would become one of the most famous protests of the era.

What happened on 1973 in the Philippines?

January 17 – The 1973 Constitution is declared ratified, which provides the incumbent President the right to continue exercising his powers under the 1935 Constitution and the powers vested in the President and the Prime Minister under the new Constitution.

What happened in the Philippines in 1947?

MALACAÑANG MANILA BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 48 CALLING ALL YOUNG MEN, CITIZENS OF THE PHILIPPINES, WHO SHALL ATTAIN THE AGE OF 20 YEARS IN A CALENDAR YEAR TO REGISTER FOR MILITARY INSTRUCTION.

What happened in 1951 in the Philippines?

March 4–11 – The Philippines participates in the first ever Asian Games held in New Delhi, India. With 3 gold medals, the country is ranked 5th in the medal tally and 3rd place in the over-all medal count. March 6 – Fort Santiago is declared a National Shrine.

Who wrote 1973 Constitution?

Drafted by the government of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, with additional assistance from the country’s opposition parties, it was approved by the Parliament on 10 April and ratified on 14 August 1973. The Constitution is intended to guide Pakistan’s law, its political culture, and system.

What happened in the Philippines in 1967?

In 1967, the Philippines launched a new initiative to form a regional association with other Southeast Asian countries called the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

Why did Philippines gain independence?

The Spanish-American war was concluded by the Treaty of Paris which decreed that Spain would give up the Philippines, but in turn the archipelago would become a colony of the United States. Filipinos had not been consulted, and as a result the war for independence turned against the United States.

What is the difference between 1935 and 1973 Philippine Constitution?

In 1973, after the declaration of martial law, the 1935 Constitution was replaced by a new charter, the 1973 Constitution. In commemoration, President Marcos, repealed President Quezon’s Proclamation No. 36, s.