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Imelda Romuáldez Marcos (locally [ɪˈmelda ˈmaɾkɔs]; born Imelda Remedios Visitación Trinidad Romuáldez; July 2, 1929) is a Filipino politician who was First Lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, wielding significant political power after her husband Ferdinand Marcos placed the country under martial law in September 1972.
Apr 2, 2014 · Imelda Marcos spent more than 20 years as the first lady of the Philippines before being driven from power. She became infamous for her lavish spending habits before returning to...
Mar 5, 2024 · Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of the country's current president and the widow of an ousted dictator, has been hospitalized with pneumonia.
May 11, 2022 · Born Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez in 1929 in Manila, the former beauty queen rose to prominence in 1965 when she became first lady of the Philippines alongside her husband, late president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.
Jun 28, 2024 · Imelda Marcos is a public figure in the Philippines who wielded great power during the 20-year rule of her husband, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. The woman who would become known as the “Steel Butterfly” for her combination of fashion sense and political resolve was born Imelda Romuáldez.
Nov 9, 2018 · MANILA — A Philippine court on Friday sentenced Imelda R. Marcos, the country’s flamboyant former first lady, to a minimum of 42 years in prison for creating private foundations to hide her...
Jul 27, 2023 · How Cultural Fascination With Imelda Marcos Has Obscured Her True Legacy. 13 minute read. Imelda Marcos poses for a portrait in front of a painting of her late husband and former Philippines...
2 days ago · Celebrities graced the merienda cena on July 3 at the Marcos mansion in San Juan for former First Lady Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos's 95th birthday celebration. Hosted by Senator Imee Marcos, the event also paid tribute to Mrs. Marcos's many achievements during the administration of former President Ferdinand Marcos, father of President ...
3 days ago · President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday expressed gratitude to his mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, for teaching them to be kind and compassionate as she celebrates her 95th birthday. President Marcos posted a collage on his social media account to greet his mother, who also served as Ilocos Norte representative.
Imelda, widow of dictator and ex-president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., was found guilty of seven counts of graft by the Sandiganbayan’s Fifth Division in 2018, but was not arrested due to her health ...
