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Marcos austerity drive amid Manila raids on dissidents
Philippine armed forces raid the greater Manila area confiscating sniper equipment and explosives. Information Secretary Tatad confirmed unspecified arrests after reports of dissident death squads planning to assassinate President Marcos. Marcos urged police chiefs to uphold the law with fairness and renews reforms to restore public trust. He opened Times Journal and announced seven reporters released from detention as martial law nears one month.