Manila Chronicle
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The Manila Chronicle was a "quality newspaper" in the Philippines. It was founded in 1945 before World War II
. Its founding newspapermen sold the newspaper to Eugenio Lopez
. It closed when Martial Law
was imposed by Ferdinand Marcos
in 1972. It was published daily by the Manila Chronicle Publishing Corporation.
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. Its founding newspapermen sold the newspaper to Eugenio Lopez
Eugenio Lopez
-Philippines:*Eugenio Lopez, Sr., original owner of the Manila Chronicle and founder of Chronicle Broadcasting Network, see DWWX-TV*Eugenio Lopez, Jr., former CEO and president of ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation...
. It closed when Martial Law
Martial Law in the Philippines
Martial law in the Philippines refers to the period of Philippine history where Philippine Presidents declare a proclamation to control unpacified places under the rule of Military, it is usually given when threatened by popular protests, or to crack down on the opposition...
was imposed by Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr. was a Filipino leader and an authoritarian President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He was a lawyer, member of the Philippine House of Representatives and a member of the Philippine Senate...
in 1972. It was published daily by the Manila Chronicle Publishing Corporation.