The history of the independent Republic of the Philippines up to 1986

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• The retrospective history in general of the Philippines

• The presidency of Ferdinand Marcos (1965–1986)

Anti-Subversion Act

Republic Act no. 1700, approved 20 June 1957 (and eventually repealed 22 September 1992). Represents the Communist Party of the Philippines and its military arm, the Hukbong Mapagpalaya ng Bayan, formerly known as Hukbalahaps, and any successors of such organizations to be clear and present dangers and declares them outlaw. It is a crime to affiliate with these organizations.