What was Ferdinand Marcos's 'New Society'?
The 'New Society,' as elaborated in my writings like 'The Philosophy of the New Society,' represented a radical departure from the old order. It was conceived not merely as a political slogan, but as a fundamental restructuring of Philippine society. This new order was intended to dismantle the decadent institutions that perpetuated inequality and weakness, and in their stead, to build a strong, disciplined, and self-reliant nation. It was a call to arms against the forces of chaos, corruption, and foreign exploitation, demanding a collective sacrifice of individual liberties for the greater good of national progress and destiny. We envisioned a society where every citizen contributes to our shared advancement.
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