Joel Abong
Who was Joel Abong?
Son of sugar farmer who lost their job because the landowners were affected by the fluctuating global prices that drowned landowners in debts which in turn affected the tenant farmers
Who was Liliosa Hilao?
She was a student. She was the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper.
Who was Ronald Jan Quimpo?
He was a student activist during the Martial Law period.
Who was Archimedes Trajano?
He was a student who attended a public forum with Imee Marcos as the speaker.
What are your thoughts/feelings regarding the news article after learning about what happened to people like Joel Abong, Jan Quimpo, Archimedes Trajano, and Liliosa Hilao?
negative feelings (sad/mad, etc.) because people suffered during that time, many people disappeared and yet people who were involved kept denying their involvement
What happen to him?
Joel Abong had pneumonia and tuberculosis. He was brought in with bones so brittle doctors had to wrap padding around his limbs.
What did she do during the time of Martial Law?
She wrote articles in the school newspaper/publication about the death of democracy in the country.
What was he fighting for?
poor facilities and maintenance in state-run schools like the PSHS
What did he do during the time of Martial Law?
He questioned Imee Marcos (daughter of Pres. Marcos) why she was appointed director of the Kabataang Barangay.
Do you agree or disagree with the claims that only the protesters/communists/activists were negatively affected by the implementation of Martial Law in the Philippines?
No, because many people were actually affected indirectly by the corruption/cronyism that was rampant in the government at that time.
How is Joel Abong affected by his father's loss of a job?
Joel Abong is significantly affected by his father's loss of a job, as it brings about both emotional and practical challenges. Emotionally, he likely feels stress, insecurity, or a sense of responsibility to help his family cope with the situation. Practically, the family's financial difficulties may lead to changes in his daily life, such as reduced access to resources, challenges in continuing his education, or the need to contribute to the household income at an early age.
What supposedly happened to her?
The constabulary was looking for her brother and when she asked for a search warrant and arrest order the constabulary beat her up and arrested her. They claimed that she committed suicide but according to her sister there were signs of torture and abuse.
What happened to him during the Martial Law period?
He was imprisoned and tortured; supposedly used to trace other activities; desaparecido
What supposedly happened to him?
He was dragged away and tortured by the bodyguards of Imee Marcos. He was found days later, dead.
What new insights did you gain about the martial law years and the life of people back then by looking at Joel Abong and others’ experiences?
The martial law years affected a lot of people. Common people were negatively affected by the actions taken by Marcos and his cronies. On the other hand those who were in power benefited greatly.