Martial Law victim still carries trauma of the past

Overview

The video features a Martial Law–era victim recounting experiences of detention and torture during the dictatorship. The speaker describes being brought to Camp Crame for interrogation, where they were strapped into a chair and subjected to physical abuse after failing to answer questions.

They detail specific assaults, including:

• Repeated kicking
• Karate-style strikes
• Slapping
• An injury involving being hit in the hand

The speaker emphasizes that the violence was systematic, and that even after release, the suffering continued.

Healing and Support After Torture

A central argument is that survivors did not receive adequate healing or support. The speaker notes that while there was some counseling—particularly after the “Yolanda” period—meaningful recovery did not occur. They describe trauma as “the most intense thing.”

They argue that survivors continue to carry both psychological and physical consequences of torture and massacres, and that the continued lack of justice has only worsened their condition.

Political Criticism and Calls for Accountability

The commentary shifts into political criticism. The speaker references “Marcos” and “their minions,” claiming that those responsible—or those affiliated with the perpetrators—remain in positions of power, including within government and the senate.

They express frustration that the period of massacre—described as the hardest time—has still not led to accountability, despite efforts to reopen or re-examine the case. The speaker calls for:

• Renewed investigation
• “Doing our own research” to uncover what happened

Presenters / Contributors

• No specific named presenter is stated in the subtitles.