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Marcos Elected As President
The citizens of Philippines celebrate the peaceful transfer of power to a new leader. -
Marcos Sends Troops to Fight in Vietnam
Marcos sends troops to South Vietnam to fight against communism with America, to strengthen his relationship with America. Marcos felt happy about this, and so did America. The people however felt as if Marcos was being manipulated by America, and didn't like how there friends were just flying off to battle communism. Philippines had nothing to do with the Vietnam War, but Marcos sent troops. -
Marcos Re-election
The citizens of the Philippines are not as happy as his first election. Stones were thrown at the president on his re-election. Rumours of buying votes, violence and police brutality cause the people to be suspicious. Ferdinand Marcos is now to be in office from 1969 to 1973 for his second term as president of the Philippines. -
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First Quarter Storm
During the period of January to March 1970, the citizens of the Philippines were protesting. This took place in the first quarter of 1970, and it had the heaviest protests and demonstrations. The Battle of Mendiola occurred during this period, as many people clearly didn't feel as comfortable with their leader being Ferdinand Marcos. -
Battle of Mendiola
Students protest on Mendiola Street outside Malacañang Palace. a firetruck arrived to kick the students out, but the students liberated the truck. The students used the truck to ram the gate open of the palace. When the gates were open, the security opened gunfire, and 4 students were left dead. -
First Constitutional Convention
Ferdinand Marcos holds a constitutional convention. His overall goal of the convention is to change the presidential system to a parliamentary system. Secretly, this would allow him to extend his term from 2 terms to unlimited, if he successfully has his party win. However, the delegates didn't vote for the parliamentary change. -
Bombing in Plaza Miranda
Suspending Habeas Corpus in the Philippines, meaning the police can arrest without a reason or warrant. This happens because the person behind the bombing was the head of the communist party. Not only does this allow him to arrest communists and make him look good to America and his country, but it allows him to arrest anyone who goes against him. -
Habeas Corpus Suspended
Ferdinand Marcos response to the bombing in Plaza Miranda was to suspend Habeas Corpus. This gives the police the ability to arrest without a reason or warrant. This did seem like a great idea to take out the communists who planted the bomb. However, Ferdinand Marcos used this to secretly arrest people he disliked or went against his campaign. Later, he brought Habeas Corpus back. -
Declaration of Martial Law
Ferdinand Marcos declared that the Philippines was under martial law on the 21st of September on the 23rd of September. Many occurrences happened throughout the Philippines being under martial law, such as newspaper offices, radio and tv's being shut down. Expression of people power was made illegal and a curfew was set and enforced by Ferdinand Marcos under martial law. -
Arrest of Ninoy Aquino & Jose Diokno
Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno were arrested on the same day that martial law was declared across the Philippines. With the military in power, this was allowed and everyone feared Ferdinand Marcos. Protests died down, and it seemed Ninoy Aquino & Jose Diokno did too. Marcos used this to his advantage, he still seemed democratic as he was getting rid of his opponents to stay in power. -
Imelda Marcos Assassination Attempt
A man in a dark suit attended an event on the 7th year of Marcos rule, 77 days after the proclamation of martial law. There was an event at this time, where they handed out awards and this man in a dark suit attempted to assassinate Imelda Marcos. He walked up to her, and pulled out a bolo (knife) and stabbed her repeatedly. Imelda survived but was taken to hospital and wanted plastic surgery. Ferdinand Marcos told her to keep the scars as her badge of courage. -
Marcos Second Constitutional Convention
Ferdinand Marcos held a second constitutional convention to change the presidential system to a parliamentary system. With this, he can stay with power. The reason Marcos now wants to try to switch system now, after failing in 1971, is because of his enforcement of martial law. With the fear of military and threats the delegates vote for the switch of constitutional system. Ferdinand Marcos manipulated the people of the Philippines to vote for a constitutional change also. -
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Ninoy Aquino goes on Hunger Strike
On April 4th, 1975, Ninoy Aquino was in prison and went on a hunger strike. Ninoy Aquino successfully lived through a 40 day hunger strike. He wanted to express the injustice of his military trial. Aquino dropped in 18 kilograms after the hunger strike. -
LABAN Party Founding
When Ferdinand Marcos demanded an election to show democratic process, the party of LABAN was founded. Even though, it was know to LABAN that Marcos was corrupt and would win the election nonetheless. LABAN means fight and this founding strikes pride in the citizens of Philippines. LABAN opens the eyes of the catholic church and they see how corrupt Marcos is, and the catholic church becomes critical. -
Catholic Church Becomes Critical of Marcos
Cardinal Sin and many members of the catholic church that have a voice became critical of Marcos. 1978 was the spark of this change of opinion. Marcos was offended by the catholic church sudden change of thought, but it was what the people needed as Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno were arrested. -
Noise Barrage
The Noise Barrage was a protest that occurred the day before the elections with the LABAN party against Marcos. The citizens of the Philippines used random items to make as much noise as possible. This protest was the loudest protest in the country, hence it being called noise barrage. This protest occurred to express the support for the LABAN party and how badly they oppose Marcos. The catholic church saw this as a major turning point for them to go from unsteady to critical. -
Aquino Sent To US
Ninoy Aquino had a heart attack while in Fort Bonifacio. Aquino had to be sent to US for a heart bypass since his problem couldn't be solved in the Philippines. This was Marcos's order, but why would he do this. The leader of LABAN Party was out of the country. Aquino was now in exile in the US. -
Marcos Boycott Election
While Ninoy Aquino was out of the country in exile, Marcos held an election with the leader of the LABAN party's leader sent away. However, many major parties boycotted, and Marcos competed against politician has-beens that were easy to beat. The parties boycotted to make Marcos seem weaker, and either way he would've won. -
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Confetti Revolution
After Ninoy Aquino's death, the filipino citizens rallied up and protest after they found his death unjustified. This protest was different than other protests because of the use of confetti. Furthermore, businessmen and innocent bystanders joined this protest, instead of it only being student-led movements. -
Aquino Assassination
On August 21, 1983, Aquino was assassinated at the now called Ninoy Aquino International Airport. Aquino walked out of the airplane knowing he is likely to be shot, since he is in exile. When he walks out, a man shoots Ninoy Aquino, and he dies. The man who shot Ninoy Aquino is also assassinated, likely to not let the man tell the police the truth. This day has now been made a holiday in the Philippines known as Ninoy Aquino Day on August 21 of every year. -
Marcos Calls for Snap Elections
An american reporter questioned Marcos weaknesses and how people may not like him though he continues in power. Marcos responds by acknowledging the comments as foolish and calls for an election, and gives everyone 60 days to campaign. The KBL Party has Marcos as the president candidate and Arturo Tolentino as the vice president candidate. The LABAN Party included Cory Aquino as the president candidate and Doy Laurel as the vice president candidate. -
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EDSA Uprising
Cardinal Sin talks to the people about taking to EDSA to stop the forces of Marcos from taking over the rebels in Camp Crame, where Enrile and Ramos barricaded themselves. This uprising was unique to other revolutions, due to the people not starting any violence and the government not starting any violence either. The people only linked arms and soon enough the tanks turned back, and the people won. -
Marcos Family Flees Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos is forced to flee the country with his family via the US. The US leaves a chopper for Marcos, after the EDSA uprising leaves him hopeless. Marcos didn't want violence against the people, as the people were standing in his way of stopping the rebels, Juan Enrile and Fidel Ramos. Instead of fighting their way through the people, Marcos fled and the military backed out of the situation.
