Ferdinand Marcos,
Proclamation No. 889-A
(1971)
“ Whereas, these lawless elements, by their acts of rebellion and insurrection, have created a state of lawlessness and disorder affecting public safety and the security of the State, the latest manifestation of which has been the dastardly attack on the Liberal Party rally in Manila on August 21, 1971, which has resulted in the death and serious injury of scores of persons ”
