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In 1965, Ferdinand Marcos won the presidential election and became the 10th president of the Philippines. His first term was marked with increased industrialization and the construction of nationwide infrastructure, including the creation of the North Luzon Expressway and the continuation of the Maharlika Highway (Pan-Philippine Highway).
As the son of 10th president Ferdinand Marcos (who was in power from 1965 to 1986), Bongbong Marcos's presidential candidacy has been controversial, receiving criticism from several groups due to his father's regime—a period characterized by violence and oppression against those opposed to his regime, political turmoil, and widespread corruption.
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. (UK: / ˈ m ɑːr k ɒ s /, US: /-k oʊ s,-k ɔː s /, Tagalog:; born September 13, 1957), commonly referred to by the initials PBBM or BBM, is a Filipino politician who is the 17th and current president of the Philippines.
Aug 14, 2019 · Ferdinand Marcos was the first president to be reelected to a second term in the Philippines. Whether his reelection was rigged is a subject of debate. In any case, he consolidated his hold on power by developing a cult of personality, like those of Joseph Stalin or Mao Zedong .
Feb 9, 2010 · After Ferdinand Marcos’ death in 1989, Imelda was cleared of the charges, and she was allowed to return to the Philippines in 1991, where she unsuccessfully ran for the presidency the following ...
Today, the name Ferdinand Marcos conjures up images of oppressive rule and of his wife Imelda's huge collection of shoes. Marcos was elected president of the Philippines in 1965.
Si Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. (11 Setyembre 1917 – 28 Setyembre 1989) ay isang politiko, abogado, diktador, na naging ika-10 Pangulo ng Republika ng Pilipinas mula 30 Disyembre 1965 – 25 Pebrero 1986.
