Philippine foreign relations (1972-1986) Group 1.pptx

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1. Philippine foreign relations (1972-1986) Group 1

2. “A thoroughgoing review of Philippine-American relations has been required by the emerging balance of power in Asia and the Pacific as well as by the Philippine foreign orientation towards Asia. The principal issue in Philippine-American relations since independence has concerned the status of the American military bases.” - Salvador P. Lopez

3. Philippines’ foreign policy during martial law (1972-1981) and the remaining years of the Marcos administration until 1986. Domestic factors influencing foreign policy: c ountry’s goal for economic development armed challenges to the state posed by CPP-NPA and MNLF

4. External Factors: American debacle in Vietnam Policy of détente Cambodian conflict Oil crisis in early 1970s

5. The Authoritarian Regime of Marcos (1972-1981) President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. declared martial law in the Philippines on September 21, 1972 , to save the republic and reform society. The impact of this momentous decision on both domestic policy and foreign relations of the country was profoun d .

6. The proclamation of the state of martial law and the adoption of the 1973 Constitution provide legal bases for the authoritarian regime . Marcos put in prison leaders of the opposition Muzzled local newspapers, radio, and television stations owned by persons who were opposed to him

7. He legislated through presidential decrees and implemented them as chief executive and commander in chief of armed forces. He reorganized the bureaucracy and deliberated the farmers from the bondage of soil These policies soon declined and gave way to complacency ( ningas-kugon ).

8. Development Diplomacy Economic development was the centerpiece of the Marcos government’s agenda . The idea of development diplomacy was an attempt to utilize diplomacy in the service of the country’s effort toward economic development. Close coordination between the government and the private sector in attaining sustained economic growth .

9. The export-led strategy meant the adoption of more economic liberation policies aimed at encouraging the inflow of foreign investments, improving trade exports, and making the country a favored tourist destination. Critics questioned the exported-led strategy for economic development and the economic liberalization policies .