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Jun 11, 2024 · Ferdinand Marcos, Philippine politician who, as head of state from 1965 to 1986, established an authoritarian regime in the Philippines that came under criticism for corruption and for its suppression of democratic processes.
- Imelda Marcos
Imelda Marcos (born July 2, 1929, Manila, Philippines) is a...
- Diosdado Macapagal
Diosdado Macapagal (born September 28, 1910, Lubao,...
- Manuel Roxas
Manuel Roxas (born Jan. 1, 1892, Capiz, Phil.—died April 15,...
- Corazon Aquino
Corazon Aquino (born January 25, 1933, Tarlac province,...
- Elpidio Quirino
After obtaining a law degree from the University of the...
- José P. Laurel
José P. Laurel (born March 9, 1891, Tanauan, Luzon,...
- Imelda Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos was inaugurated to his first term as the 10th president of the Philippines on December 30, 1965, after winning the Philippine presidential election of 1965 against the incumbent president, Diosdado Macapagal.
Aug 4, 2015 · Learn how Ferdinand Marcos improved the Philippines' infrastructure and economy during his first term, but also became a dictator and violated human rights in his later terms. Find out how he was overthrown by his own people and sent into exile.
His greatest achievements were in the areas of infrastructure development, safeguarding the country against communism, and international diplomacy. However, his administration was marred by massive government corruption, despotism, nepotism, political repression and human rights violations.
Apr 2, 2014 · Holding the presidency of the Philippines for 20 years, Ferdinand Marcos ruled his country as a dictator under clouds of corruption and continual accusations of abuse of power and suppression...
Ferdinand Marcos, (born Sept. 11, 1917, Sarrat, Phil.—died Sept. 28, 1989, Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.), Philippine head of state (1966–86). The son of a politician, he practiced as a trial lawyer before serving under Manuel Roxas, the first president of the independent Philippines.
Apr 2, 2021 · Nacionalista Party leader Ferdinand Marcos dominated the political scene of the Philippines for two decades after his election to the presidency in 1965. During his first term, Marcos initiated ambitious public works projects that improved the general quality of life while providing generous pork-barrel benefits to his friends.
