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Reflection About Alaala (Documentary About Martial Law)
Reflection About Alaala (Documentary About Martial Law)
disappear because of the fear to stand up for most specifically when it is involved in some serious
incidents. Way back 1972, the democracy of the Philippines got fade away due to releasing of the
Martial Law. Almost half of the Philippines' population were not in favor in this kind of the system
under the administration of President Ferdinand E. Marcos because they already have insights of
what is going to happen. After I watched the documentary of Bonifacio Ilagan that was acted by
the actor Alden Richards, I saw the difficulty to protect the principles and to stand up for the rights.
I really admire his bravery and determination to wake up the government and realize their incorrect
management. Filipinos are gradually affected by the system of the government. A poet who issued
the articles or literatures tackled about the hardships of every Filipino that they experienced under
the Martial Law, which is Pete Lacaba and it is also one of the highlights of the story. It is written
here how the Filipinos suffered just to have freedom and saved many lives. When they were caught
by the government affiliates, they were tortured and counted them as animals and even the love
from their families were withheld. The government was very insensitive because they know that
they have the power to control the countrymen without being controlled by no one. These were
made by the lawyers and law-makers to get some information from them for the reason that Pete
and Boni were not in favor and they are protestants. A brave lady named Lina, a younger sister of
Boni also wants to fight for the rights and freedom of her country like her brother. Lina did not get
along well before because she was one of the 800 desaparacidos or the people who are still missing
and no can found and even their corpse are lost. The women who experienced violence back then
were fighting too for the freedom and equality unlike before, they cannot speak and fight for their
rights.
My heart melted as I watched how the Filipinos back then were getting hurt by each other and
treated like an animal because of not having one purpose to make their country a better place such
as having a safe place, everyone has food to eat, being united, and having a good economy.
Although I was not there, I feel the pain of my countrymen because I know how it hurts if the
person who you expected to help you when you are down is also the person who puts you down
and not giving you some light to see that there is a hope. Lots of lives just fade away and even the
education of the juvenile got involved in this. Their lofty dreams were gradually collapsing by
cause of their darkest experiences they ever had since 1972 up to 1981. The youth who would
serve for the country soon were the first victim of this happening. Almost 3 decades have past but
until now, people who have high position are still investigating, searching, and learning of what
really happened on the said years for them to find out more information and details for us to know
the accurate answers to these. Even the students who are studying about politics, history, social
science, law do researching and reading a couple of books to discover more answers that disturb
their minds.
We, the Filipinos in this generation can be considered as lucky yet that we are not counted in
the worst part of the story of our country that our countrymen experienced before. I cannot say that
the Philippines has its freedom because up to this day, there are still many secret transactions that
are not yet revealed in our government today. We also have laws that we need to follow for every
person's protection, safety, and for the human rights. Corruption, abuse of human rights, and abuse
of power still persist. Until now, it is still difficult to stand for our belief because of the many
factors that influences it. I am hoping that the Philippines never have led to such violence anymore
so that there is no more Boni and Pete who will be in pain for years. The freedom that we have
today must be cared, loved, and develop and do anything right as long as we have an open mind
and have the courage to contend for what is appropriate and good for all. No one will help the