Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos (September 11, 1917 – September 28, 1989) was a Filipino politician and lawyer who served as the 10th President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. He ruled under martial law from 1972 until 1981 and was known for his authoritarian regime.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Ferdinand Marcos was born on September 11, 1917, in Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. He was the son of Mariano Marcos and Josefa Edralin. Marcos attended the University of the Philippines, where he earned a law degree in 1939. He was a topnotcher in the 1939 Philippine Bar Examinations.
Political Career[edit | edit source]
Marcos began his political career as a member of the House of Representatives in 1949, representing Ilocos Norte. He later served as a Senator from 1959 to 1965. In 1965, he was elected as the President of the Philippines.
Presidency[edit | edit source]
Marcos's presidency was marked by significant infrastructure development and economic growth, but also by widespread corruption and human rights abuses. In 1972, he declared martial law, citing the threat of communist insurgency. This allowed him to rule by decree and extend his term beyond the constitutional limits.
Martial Law[edit | edit source]
Under martial law, Marcos suppressed political opposition and controlled the media. His regime was characterized by the arrest of political opponents, censorship, and the curtailment of civil liberties. The period of martial law lasted until 1981, although Marcos retained much of his power until his ouster in 1986.
Downfall and Exile[edit | edit source]
In 1986, Marcos was ousted from power by the People Power Revolution, a peaceful uprising that led to the restoration of democracy in the Philippines. He fled to Hawaii, where he lived in exile until his death in 1989.
Legacy[edit | edit source]
Marcos's legacy is controversial. While some credit him with modernizing the Philippines, others criticize his regime for its corruption, human rights violations, and economic mismanagement. His wife, Imelda Marcos, and their children have remained influential in Philippine politics.
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