• November 1965: Ferdinand Marcos is elected President of the
Republic of the Philippines.
Ferdinand Marcos gets elected as the first President of the Philippines on November
1965, and officially took office as President in December 30, 1965
Nov 11, 1969
Ferdinand Marcos Re-Elected as President
November 11,1969 Ferdinand Marcos Re-Elected as President
Ferdinand Marcos suspiciously becomes the first man in the Philippines to get re-
elected as President. This event causes an uproar to the citizens
Jan 30, 1970
Battle of Mendiola
January30,1970 Battle of Mindiola
Students raged and attempted to storm into the Malacañang Palace. When the front
gate opened, there was an eerie silences, that gunshots happened. 4 students were
injured, and many were injured. It was a riot against the Police.
Period: Jan 31,1970 to Mar 1, 1970 First Quarter Storm
Heavy protests started against Marcos. People were marching through cities and
heavily protested and express their feelings on President Marcos.
Jun 11,1971 First Constitutional Convention
The First Constitutional Convention after Marcos wanted to somehow create a third
term of presidency. He wanted to stay in his power longer, but the majority of the
parliament voted against Marcos' request.
Aug 21,1971 Bombing in Plaza Miranda
Sep 23,1972 Marcos declares Martial Law
President Ferdinand Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law.
Sep 23,1972 Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno
President Marcos arrests the main two faces of the protest against himself, Ninoy
Aquino and Jose Diokno.
Jan 17, 1973 Marcos Constitution Ratified
The Philippine constitutional plebiscite of 1973 ratified the 1973 Constitution of the
Philippines. Immediately after this.
Dec 23, 1976
1976 Tripoli Agreement
Dec 23,1976 Tripoli Agreement
Imelda Marcos successfully gets an agreement with Libya to stop supporting Nur
Misuari and the Moro National Liberation Front who are fighting against Marcos and his
army. Carmelo Z. Barbero signed this agreement for the Philippines with Libya. This day
turned out to be a huge success since Marcos became allies with one of his past
enemies.
Jan 1, 1978
LABAN Party Founding
Jan 1,1978 LABAN Party Founding
After Marcos held the elections, the political party that was formed by Ninoy Aquino held
21 candidates for the Metro Manila Area.
Apr 5, 1978
Noise Barrage (Form of Protest)
April 5, 1978 Noise Barrage ( Form of Protest )
The night before the election, the Filipino People showed their solidarity and the People
Power by setting up a Noise Barrage in Manila.
Mar 16, 1980 Ninoy Aquino Sent to US for Heart Surgery
Ninoy Aquino gets permission from President Marcos to travel to the US in order to get
heart surgery (he had a heart attack). He succeeded his heart surgery at May 13, 1980.
Jun 21, 1981 Ferdunand Marcos Election ( Opposition Boycotted )
Ferdinand Marcos wins another term as he ran against weak candidates in this election.
He won more than 18 million votes.
Period: Aug 1, 1983 to Feb 1,1986 The Confetti Revolution
After the assassination of Ninoy Aquino, the filipino citizens finally came out from their
fears and started rallies and big protests against Marcos and his regime.
Aug 21, 1983 The Assassination of Ninoy Aquino
On August 21, 1983, Ninoy Aquino arrives at the Philippines' National Airport. As soon
as he gets off, he gets shot, and dies. This makes the whole nation sad, but also gives
birth of the People Power Revolution.
Nov 3, 1985 Ferdinand Marcos Calls For Snap Elections
Ferdinand Marcos calls for snap elections because he finds out that The US are starting
to break their trust and their relationship with him and the nation because of the
communists and he thinks the country is leaving democracy.
Feb 22, 1986 Ramos & Enrile detect from Marcos’s army
Fidel Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrile left Marcos' army in order to support the people
opposing Marcos. This was a really hard move for Marcos especially since Marcos was
his cousin. Marcos immediately threatened them with attacks.
Period : Feb 22,1986 to Mar 25,2017
The Filipino Citizens formed in large groups at EDSA (A big road in the Philippines) and
protected Fidel Ramos and Juan Ponce Enrile who were in Camp Crame since they
defected from Marcos' army. They were targeted by Marcos with tank and artillery
attack, but the roads were filled with the Filipino Citizens, and at last the military forces
decided to join the citizens to oppose Marcos.
Feb 25,1986 Ferdinand Marcos flees the Philippines
On February 25, 1986, Ferdinand Marcos flees to Guam after almost all of the people in
the Philippines opposed him and wanted him to resign. Even his own military forces
joined the opposing citizens. He had no choice but to flee. This became a huge day in
the Philippines' History since it was the first time People Power Revolution (No violence)
took real action and succeeded
Sep 28,1989 Ferdinand Marcos Dies
Ferdinand Marcos dies in Hawaii. The main cause of his death was the rare and deadly
Lupus, which was a disease.
