Ferdinand Marcos
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 34 years ago |
Date of birth | September 11,1917 |
Zodiac sign | Virgo |
Born | Sarrat |
Philippines | |
Date of died | September 28,1989 |
Died | St Francis Medical Center |
Honolulu | |
Hawaii | |
United States | |
Presidential term | December 30, 1965 – February 25, 1986 |
Parents | Mariano Marcos |
Josefa Edralin | |
Height | 170 (cm) |
Job | Politician |
Jurist | |
Books | The democratic revolution in the Philippines |
Tadhana: The History of the Filipino People | |
Toward a New Partnership: The Filipino Ideology | |
The New Philippine Republic: A Third World Approach to Democracy | |
Marcos Reader: Selected Essays and Speeches | |
The Filipino Ideology | |
Quotations from Marcos | |
20 Years After: Germany in 1945 and 1965 | |
Spouse | Imelda Marcos |
Children | Bongbong Marcos |
Aimee Marcos | |
Imee Marcos | |
Irene Marcos | |
Siblings | Pacifico Marcos |
Elizabeth Marcos-Keon | |
Fortuna Marcos-Barba | |
Party | Kilusang Bagong Lipunan |
Full name | Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos |
Grandchildren | Matthew Manotoc |
Previous position | Prime Minister of the Philippines (1978–1981) |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 559188 |
Ferdinand Marcos Life story
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos Sr. was a Filipino politician, lawyer, dictator, and kleptocrat who was the 10th president of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986.
South China Sea: Philippines' Marcos defends removing Chinese barrier
... " They just can t put barriers in an area that is clearly inside the Philippines, " President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said...
'Dangerous manoeuvres' in China and Philippines' cat-and-mouse sea chase
... And it happened the day after Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr met Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Manila, and expressed hope for open communication lines on the South China Sea dispute...
Living on the frontlines of a US-China flashpoint
... " The situation is heating up, " admitted Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos in a recent interview with a local radio station ahead of his visit to Washington this week...
King Charles coronation: Who is going - and who isn't?
... Polish President Andrzej Duda and Anthony Albanese, the Australian prime minister, have both said they are planning to attend - and local news reports say Pakistan s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos will be there...
The 70s nuclear relic that may be about to open at last
... In the mid-1970s, with the world s economy reeling from the 1973 oil price shock, President Ferdinand Marcos Sr decided to bring nuclear power to the Philippines...
Credit Suisse: Bank collapse damages Switzerland's repudiation for stability
... Despite the scandals over the years related to the secret bank accounts of dictators (including Ferdinand Marcos from the Philippines, Congolese dictator Mobutu Sese Seko and many more), or the money laundering for drug lords and tax evaders, Swiss banks hung on to that reputation symbolised by Roger Federer: strong, and reliable...
US seeks deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China
... The Filipinos had recently overthrown the hated dictatorship of Ferdinand Marcos, and sending the old colonial masters home would further cement both democracy and independence...
Philippines: Sara Duterte sworn in as vice-president
... She took the oath beside her running mate, Ferdinand Marcos Junior, who will soon replace her father as president...
Philippines election: Marcos family eye return to power as country votes
Voting has begun in the Philippines, as millions head to the polls today to choose their next president.
The Man tipped to win The Presidency is Ferdinand " Bongbong" Marcos Jr, the son of The Nation 's former dictator.
If polls suggesting a landslide victory pan out, it will mean the powerful Marcos political dynasty, will sweep back into office.
His closest rival is Leni Rebredo who beat Mr Marcos in the 2016 vice-presidential elections.
Thousands of other roles will also be up for grabs in The General election, including senator posts and seats in The House of Representatives.
A high turnout is expected of The Nation 's eligible 67 million voters - Many of whom are Young People .
Whoever wins will take over from Rodrigo Duterte , the outspoken leader who's come to The End of His constitutionally-enforced six year term in office.
Mr Duterte's government has been criticised for its brutality in cracking down on drugs and crime, though the administration has always rejected allegations of wrongdoing.
Who are the candidates?Bongbong, 64, is the son of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos whose rule over the Philippines lasted for 21 years.
Mr Marcos 's rule saw him declare Martial Law and take control of the Country 's courts, businesses and media. The army and police arrested and tortured thousands of dissidents.
He, His wife Imelda Marcos - who is infamous for her vast designer Wardrobe - along with their cronies, plundered an estimated $10bn from public funds. He was forced out of power in 1986 and died soon afterwards.
After His Family was allowed back into the Country in the 1990s, Bongbong carved out political footholds, becoming a province governor, congressman and senator.
In 2016 he ran for vice-president allied with President Duterte, but lost to Leni Robredo - His main challenger in this contest.
Ms Robredo is a Human Rights lawyer and liberal legislator who has consistently led campaigns against Duterte's drugs violence and Gender Inequality .
She has vowed to tackle corruption, with her campaign slogan being: " Honest government, a better life for all".
While behind in the polls, her rallies have drawn significant turnouts recently - particularly among younger, passionate " Pink Shirt" supporters who have launched a grassroots, door-knocking effort to win her votes.
The Other candidates trail Marcos and Robredo. They include boxing champion and national hero Manny Pacquiao who has promised to tackle corruption and poverty, and Manila's city mayor Isko Moreno who has promised infrastructure spend and a harsher line On China .
Are there any electoral concerns?Critics say the election has been plagued by rampant misinformation on Social Media .
Bongbong has been accused of using Social Media to sow disinformation and whitewash the history of the Marcos Family - Something they deny.
The common theme is that Marcos 's tyrannical rule was actually a " golden period" for the Country - despite the fact that the economy was on The Brink , heavily in debt to foreign banks.
Bongbong has also largely steered clear of debates or forums where he might have to face independent questioning.
For Ms Robredo, also the sole female presidential candidate in The Race , tracker groups have reported an escalation in The Number of online campaigns harassing and vilifying her.
While misinformation is abundant online however, there is little indication that the vote might be questioned after voters have submitted their forms.
The Asian Network for Free Elections - a Monitor - has found past Philippines votes to be generally free and fair.
When might we expect results?Polls are open from 06:00 to 19:00 (2200-1100 GMT) locally, although voting officials have said they will stay open if people are still waiting In Line to cast their vote.
Filipinos are not only voting on The President but also the vice-president, senators, lower house legislators and thousands of lower-ranking officials across the whole archipelago's 7,600 islands.
A turn-out of about 80% - as seen in previous elections - is expected.
Counting will start The Moment polls close and it may become clear in a few hours which candidates are pulling ahead. However The Process could also take days before a winner is announced, as was the case in 2016.
Source of news: bbc.com