Today marks the 35th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law on September 21, 1972 by former President Marcos. Except for the elderly ones, only a few remember it when then Defense Secretary Juan Ponce Enrile, now a Senator, was "ambushed" supposedly by the New People's Army and so, to "stop the Communist takeover", Marcos declared Martial Law.
Congress was abolished. After Martial Law, it seems it has not improved from the Congress of pre-Martial Law that made Marcos decide to abolish it. You only have to read his book on the declaration of Martial Law, entitled, "Today's Revolution: Democracy."
He called it a revolution from the center. And he acted as though the three branches of government were in his hands. Senators, Congressmen, and many other officials including the Courts were intimidated by him. Effectivity of some laws was suspended.
Newspapers, radio, and television stations critical of Marcos were closed, affecting journalists, and media people. They were placed in the stockade.