CME Journal of Clinical Case Reports
ISSN: 3067-7998 | DOI: 10.64030/3067-7998
Keren Happuch D Valleser
The study aims to uncover the personal experiences, community responses, and socio-political dynamics of the Iliganons during the Martial Law years from 1972- 1981. By examining these diverse narratives, the research seeks to provide a deeper understanding of how Martial Law impacted the Iliganon’s life and influenced local history. This study employs qualitative research, including mixed method of oral history archival research, and descriptive-narrative mode of writing. The researcher interviewed one hundred (100) respondents and consulted primary persons or key informants of the study. However, all fortyfour barangays in Iligan were not included. Instead, the researchers intentionally selected ten barangays namely the Saray- Tibangaa, Mahayahay, Pala-o, Suarez, Maria Cristina, Tambacan, Tubod, Buru-un, Hinaplanon, and Kiwalan—as the focus areas. These barangays, chosen for their dense populations and significant impact during the implementation of Martial Law, that play a crucial role in the study. The proponent collected first-hand accounts and historical documents to present various
narratives of the Iliganons to elucidate the time's socio-political climate.