Martial law in the Philippines, declared by President Ferdinand Marcos in 1972, officially ended on January 17, 1981. However, the effects of martial law continued to linger in the country, impacting its political landscape and civil liberties. The end of martial law was part of a broader movement toward democratization that culminated in the People Power Revolution of 1986, which ultimately led to Marcos's ousting.
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