FERDINAND E. MARCOS
FERDINAND E. MARCOS (1917-1989). The Tenth President of the Republic of the Philippines
TERM OF OFFICE: December 30, 1965 – February 25, 1986
PERSONAL DATA
- Date of Birth: September 11, 1917
- Place of Birth: Sarrat, llocos Norte
- Father: Mariano Marcos
- Mother: Josefa Edralin
- Espouse: Imelda Romualdez
- Children: Maria Imelda, Ferdinand Jr., and Irene
- Date of Death: September 28, 1989
- Place of Death: Makiki, Honolulu, Hawaii
- Age at death: 72
EDUCATION
Elementary and Secondary
- Paaralang Sentral ng Sarrat
- Mababang Paaralan ng Shamrock in Laoag
- Mababang Paaralan ng Ermita
- Integrated School, University of the Philippines, (1933)
College
- Humanities, University of the Philippines, 1936
- Bachelor of Law, University of the Philippines
As a student in UP, he was Battalion Commandant, with a rank of Major Cadet and head of the Rifle and Pistol Team of the University of the Philippines. He received the President Manuel Quezon Medal Award because of his Graduation Thesis.
He was accused of conspiring in the killing of Representative Julio Nalundasan, political opponent of his father in 1938. The next year, he became topnotcher in the bar examinations in November 1939, and he Defended himself before the Supreme Court in the murder case filed against him and was acquitted in November, 1940.
Was one of the war prisoners in the infamous Death March to Capas, Tarlac and at Fort Santiago during the second world war.
He was thrice elected as congressman of llocos Norte, (1949, 1953 at 1957), at the age of 32, he was the youngest member of the House of Representatives and head of the minority group. He became Senator (1959), the first candidate of the minority to top the senatorial race; head of the minority group, and became president of the senate (1963).
He was President of the Republic of the Philippines (November 1965). He Popularized the slogan This country will be great again. Was reelected for another four-year term in 1969 – the first to be reelected to the Presidency in the history of the Philippines. Ordered the making of several irrigation systems in the countryside and promoted the miracle rice nationwide.
The bloodiest demonstration under his regime took place on January 30, 1970 at the Mendiola Bridge. He suspended the Writ of Habeas Corpus on August 21, 1971 to restore peace and order after the bombing of the rally of the Liberal Party in Plaza Miranda.
Implemented Martial Law and suspended the 1935 Constitution (September 21, 1972). Proclaimed the 1973 Constitution which prolonged,his reign. During Martial Law, Bagong Lipunan was born. He became the first Prime Minister of the Parliamentary form of government.
He signed the end of Martial Law on January 17, 1981 through Proclamation 2045 and was reelected President for a six-year term after Martial Law.
He called a snap election for president on February 7, 1986 , and declared himself victorious, alledgedly won over Corazon Aquino.
Was overthrown by the historic People’s Power on February 25, 1986. He fled and was exiled in Hawaii. His remains were brought back to the Philippines in 1992.