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Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. was a Filipino lawyer, dictator, and kleptocrat who served as the tenth president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. From 1972 to 1981, Marcos ruled the Philippines under martial law, embracing a policy of "constitutional authoritarianism." Following the lifting of martial law in 1981, a wide-ranging economic crisis, and the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, M…
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politics · President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986 · politician · entrepreneur · lawyer · military personnel · dictator · also Ferdinand Marcos, Apo Lakay, Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Ferdinand E. E. Marcos, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., Mcoy
Born 11 September 1917 · Died 28 September 1989 · Q1463
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2026· 38 entries
“Not to hurt her ... no reason to hurt her ... to take her.”
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“give all registered voters fullest opportunity to exercise their right of suffrage.”
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facebook.com: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspects the Tripa de Gallina Pumping Station in Pasay City. While it’s supposed to pump out water, it has also been collecting about half a dump truck of trash from waterways daily. | via Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
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LinkedIn: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the round-the-clock monitoring of Magat Dam in Isabela and Pantabangan Dam in Nueva Ecija amid persistent heavy rainfall to ensure their structural integrity.
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LinkedIn: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said extreme rainfall driven by climate change was becoming the country’s 'new normal.'
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facebook.com: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. checks the situation in Metro Manila through live monitoring at the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Command Center in Pasig City before the inter-agency situation briefing on Wednesday. The briefing was h
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facebook.com: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. attends a situation briefing at the MMDA with Cabinet secretaries. (Courtesy: MPC pool) | via Izzy Lee, ABS-CBN News
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Rappler: FALSE: Ferdinand Marcos, Jose Rizal established World Bank
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facebook.com: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, a thorough investigation into the shooting at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University, which resulted in the deaths of two students, including the perpetrator. Full story: https://www.sunstar.c
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LinkedIn: Marcos grieves with families of Ateneo De Zamboanga shooting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expresses his grief to families affected by the shooting that occurred at the Ateneo de Zamboanga in the morning of Aug. 18, 2026. In a statement, Marcos said suc
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LinkedIn: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government agencies concerned to investigate the shooting inside a university in Zamboanga where at least two students, one the gunman, died and nine others were injured on Tuesday, as he
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LinkedIn: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Bret Bacalla Monsanto as undersecretary under the Office of the President. Read more: https://tmt.news/2407429
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facebook.com: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. personally handed out 10-kilogram rice sacks to some beneficiaries in Dumaguete, as part of his administration’s “Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” program. | via ANC 24/7 Link to full story in the comments section.
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cedarnews.net: Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Orders Investigation Into Deadly Zamboanga School Shooting
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facebook.com: Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. extends sympathies to the victims’ families of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University shooting and orders law enforcement agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident. | via Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News
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LinkedIn: MALACAÑANG on Monday said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remains open to dialogue with anyone, especially those with whom he disagrees politically.
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facebook.com: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. visits Camp Leon Kilat in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental and talked to the troops on Monday, August 17. (📸: PCO) | via Harlene Delgado, ABS-CBN News
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LinkedIn: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to implement its waste-to-energy (WTE) program within 18 months, following the “sea of trash” caused by heavy monsoon rains last week.
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Encyclopaedia Britannica: Ferdinand (‘Bongbong’) Marcos, Jr. | Biography, Father, Election, & Facts
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LinkedIn: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos said Friday that the Philippines was “making progress” on potential energy exploration with China despite ongoing tensions over their competing claims in the disputed South China Sea.
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Daily Tribune: Joining Pax Silica not distancing from China — Marcos
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South China Morning Post: Philippines’ Marcos sees progress on China oil deal despite maritime row
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facebook.com: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Palafox Associates at Palafox Architecture Group, Inc. on Thursday to discuss the master plan for the development of the Ifugao Rice Terraces and its neighboring communities aimed at nurturing the Ifugao culture and a
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Philippine President Marcos lied about zero banking fees in his SONA” False.
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LinkedIn: MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered concerned agencies to expedite the development and completion of the Sangley Point International Airport (SPIA) in Cavite.
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LinkedIn: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expanded social protection coverage to include contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government to ensure their “equitable access” to social protection programs.
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facebook.com: PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an order allowing the voluntary deduction and remittance of social protection coverage contributions for contract of service (COS) and job order (JO) workers in government. Full story: https://www.sunstar.com.ph/m
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Philippine President Marcos mentioned athlete Rene Baterbonia during SONA” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Sale of airport terminal plot latest privatisation move by Marcos govt,” Misleading.
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Rappler rated the claim “An audio recording shows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. giving instructions on cases against Senator Rodante Marcoleta, former House speaker Martin Romualdez, and two unnamed people.” False.
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AFP Fact Check rated the claim “Marcos said Filipino fastfood giant Jollibee supports him” False.
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VERA Files rated the claim “Ferdinand Marcos ordered the DENR to halt garbage collection in Davao City.” False.
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Rappler rated the claim “A video shows Senator Robin Padilla expressing his support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and former vice president Leni Robredo, describing them as the most suitable leaders for the country.” False.
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Rappler rated the claim “There will be no elections in 2028, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will be replaced by his son, House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos.” False.
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VERA Files rated the claim “Ferdinand Marcos Jr. described the statements of his estranged sister, Sen. Imee Marcos, as "fake as her surgically enhanced face."” Fake.
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Rappler rated the claim “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, and his administration is behind the shooting incident at the Senate.” False.
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Rappler rated the claim “President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has been hospitalized and is in critical condition because of illegal drug use.” False.
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2021· 1 entry
Rappler rated the claim “Former President Ferdinand Marcos and national hero Jose Rizal established together the “global debt facility,” also known as the World Bank.” False.
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2018· 1 entry
Imelda Marcos was found "guilty beyond reasonable doubt" by the Sandiganbayan of seven counts of graft for private organizations set up in Switzerland during her time as a government official from 1968 to 1986
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2016· 1 entry
His remains were reburied at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte despite opposition from various groups
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1996· 1 entry
The lower court awarded US$22 billion in favor of GBC, the largest sum in a civil case in the history of the United States
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1989· 4 entries
Of kidney, heart, and lung ailments, 17 days after his 72nd birthday
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Died 1989-09-28.
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With pneumonia and underwent a series of operations
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“I have listened to you, to our people. I have heard your doubts, your anxieties, nay, outright opposition to the lifting of Martial Law. And I have prayed to the Almighty for guidance. And it is after deliberate, sober judgment and soul-searching that I come before you and say, it is now time to terminate martial law.”
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1987· 4 entries
Marcos stated to Hirschfeld that he required another $5 million loan "in order to pay 10,000 soldiers $500 each as a form of 'combat life insurance
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“in order to pay 10,000 soldiers $500 each as a form of”
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“Interview with an ex-Dictator”
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That Marcos held an intention to return to the Philippines and overthrow the Aquino government
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1986· 4 entries
Marcos talked to United States Senator Paul Laxalt, a close associate of President Reagan, asking for advice
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Rival presidential inaugurations were held
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“Opis: oficjalna deklaracja Białego Domu z dnia 24 lutego 1986”
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Campaign: 1986 snap election.
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1985· 1 entry
With 1,282 military and police deaths and 1,362 civilian deaths
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1983· 2 entries
Opposition leader Ninoy Aquino was assassinated on the tarmac at Manila International Airport upon his return to the country after three years in exile in the United States, where he had a heart bypass operation after Ma
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However, due to an economic collapse and the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, leader-in-exile of the opposition
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1982· 1 entry
– set into motion a coup attempt against Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos
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1981· 7 entries
This marked the beginning of a 14-year period of autocracy lasting until Marcos fled into exile on February 25, 1986
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Marcos issued Proclamation 2045, lifting martial law without restoring habeas corpus for rebellion and subversion-related crimes
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The Food and Agriculture Organization classified 2 million hectares of Philippine forests "severely degraded and incapable of regeneration"
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A wide-ranging economic crisis, and the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, Marcos was deposed in 1986 by the People Power Revolution and was succeeded as president by Aquino's widow, Corazon Aquino
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Marcos was elected to a third term
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That the conflict was "substantially contained", the NPA had established a foothold in urban areas, while the NDF formed relationships with legal opposition organizations
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Producing the worst recession in history by 1985
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1979· 2 entries
Marcos added eleven heavy industrialization projects to his economic agenda, prioritizing the production of aluminum, copper, steel, cement, coconut, phosphatic fertilizer, and paper, as well as energy projects, includin
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Following the Three Mile Island accident, and the BNPP was closed shortly after its 1985 completion following the Chernobyl disaster
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1978· 3 entries
Was Imelda Marcos, who took a leave of absence as governor of the MMC from February 17 to June 12
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Career landmark: Prime Minister of the Philippines (1978–1981).
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Campaign: 1978 parliamentary election and prime ministry.
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1976· 1 entry
Amnesty International identified 88 government torturers, including members of the Constabulary and the Army
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1975· 1 entry
Marcos issued Presidential Decree No
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1973· 1 entry
“Notes on the New Society of the Philippines”
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1972· 5 entries
And the last took place on September 11, 1972, twelve days before martial law was announced on September 23 of that year
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A series of bombings in Metro Manila occurred
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Mao Zedong supplied 1,200 M14 and AK-47 rifles to the NPA aboard the MV Karagatan to aid its campaign to defeat the government, part of the people's war doctrine
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When the government staged an attempted assassination of defense minister Juan Ponce Enrile
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Marcos declared martial law, ruling the country as a dictator until 1981
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1971· 2 entries
A fatal bombing occurred at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila, where the Liberal Party was holding a political campaign rally
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Career landmark: Secretary of National Defense (1971–1972).
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1970· 2 entries
Philippine Military Academy instructor Victor Corpus defected from the armed forces to join the armed wing of the Communist Party, the New People's Army (NPA), in a raid on the academy armory, capturing rifles, machine g
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A special election was held to elect 320 convention delegates
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1969· 2 entries
Awarded Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (1969).
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Publicly asserting the need for the Philippines to establish a diplomatic relationship with the People's Republic of China
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1968· 3 entries
Which came to be known as the Jabidah massacre
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Senator Ninoy Aquino accused Marcos of trying to establish a "garrison state
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Which later consolidated with the Bangsamoro Liberation Organization to form the Moro National Liberation Front in October 1972
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1967· 1 entry
Opposition politicians in the Philippine Congress had passed Resolution No
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1966· 2 entries
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (1966).
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Announced the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex by executive order, with Imelda serving as its chair
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1965· 6 entries
Election won: 1965 presidential election.
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At least one person was killed and five wounded in a clash between gangs supporting Macapagal and Marcos
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Marcos was elected to his first term as president; he was re-elected in 1969
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Campaign: 1965 presidential election.
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Marcos expected incumbent president Diosdado Macapagal to step aside and support his campaign for president
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Career landmark: President of the Philippines (1965–1986).
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1963· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of the Senate of the Philippines (1963–1965).
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1960· 1 entry
And served as party president from 1961 to 1964
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1959· 1 entry
Career landmark: Member of the Senate of the Philippines (1959–1965).
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1949· 2 entries
Marcos ran for his father's former seat in Ilocos Norte's 2nd congressional district
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Career landmark: member of the House of Representatives (1949–1959).
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1945· 1 entry
His father was executed by Filipino guerillas by drawing and quartering using carabaos
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1941· 1 entry
And fought the Japanese, who held him as a prisoner of war in 1942
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1940· 2 entries
Acquitting both men of all charges except contempt of court
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Marcos and his father were convicted of assassinating a political rival, Julio Nalundasan, but the conviction was overturned on appeal
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1939· 1 entry
Marcos took the bar exam; he was a top scorer with a score of 92
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1934· 1 entry
Mariano Marcos lost his campaign for re-election to the House of Representatives to Julio Nalundasan
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1917· 1 entry
Born 1917-09-11.
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