[LEGHIS] Martial Law and Economic Development

What was Marcos’ rationale for Martial Law, aside from rebellion

Reforming society

Who did Agabin compare Marcos Sr. to

Emperor Adrian

What were the similarities between Emperor Adrian and Marcos Sr

• Arrogated all legislative power in himself

• Public and private law = will of the sovereign

• Romans welcomed Adrian; domestic and foreign businessmen welcomed Marcos

Did Adrian provide a justification or pretense for imposing Martial Law

Nope

What was the governance style of Marcos Sr. called

Developmental authoritarianism

What is a service contract

Foreign businessmen can partner with Filipino companies, lending technical expertise… but it’s really to reap profits from Philippines’ natural resources

Where were service contracts most prevalent in

• Petroleum

• Mineral resources

• Fisheries

• Forestry

What doctrines did Marcos adopt during Martial law vis-a-vis environmental law

• Polluter Pays Principle

• Strict liability for environmental damage

What were the 9 significant events that helped Marcos Sr. cement his constitutional authoritarianism

1. 1971 Constitutional Convention

2. Lansang v. Garcia affirmed President’s suspension of habeas corpus

3. Declaration of Martial Law

4. Approval of 1973 Constitution

   1. Via Proclamation 1102

   2. Via Javellana v. Executive Secretary

5. Suspension of the interim national assembly

6. SC ruling in Aquino v. COMELEC (1975)

7. Ruling in Sanidad cases

8. Reported approval of amendments in 1976 plebiscites

What did the Aquino v. COMELEC ruling entail

President was vested with executive AND legislative power, for as long as the interim national assembly was not convened