Diliman Republic

The Diliman Republic refers to the period when the University of the Philippines Diliman campus became a hub for student activism, especially during the martial law era (1972-1986). Students and faculty used the campus as a space to oppose authoritarian rule, assert democracy, and promote social justice. Although not an official independent state, the term symbolizes the campus's role as a center of political resistance and civic engagement in Philippine history. It reflects how the university community played a crucial role in advocating for human rights and democratic principles during a tense political period.