Timeline: Marcos Years Timeline

Period: Nov 1, 1966 to Jan 1, 1966

Marcos elected President

Marcos defeated President Diosdado Macapagal who lost his opportunity to get his second full term as President of the Philippines. He gained popularity through Imelda's help and visiting villages.

Nov 11, 1969

Marcos re-election

President Marcos was the first President in the Philippines to win a second term.

Jan 30, 1970

Battle of Mendiola

Young activists seized firetrucks and fought against Marcos in the street in Malacanang Palace. Four university students have died in Battle of Mendiola

Period: Jan 31, 1970 to Mar 31, 1970

First Quarter Storm

Huge protests lead by university students

Jun 11, 1971

First Constitutional Convestion

In June 11, 1971, President Marcos tried to change the Presidential system to parliamentary system.

Aug 21, 1971

Bombing In Plaza Miranda

In August 21, 1971, there was bombing in Plaza Miranda triggered by communist. In respond to the bombing, Marcos suspends habeas corpus because he can get more power.

Sep 21, 1972

Ninoy Aquino Arrested

Aquino, together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, formed the leadership of the opposition towards Ferdinand Marcos. Shortly after the imposition of martial law, he was arrested in 1972

Sep 23, 1972

Declaration of Martial Law

In September 23, 1972, President Marcos signed Martial Law. By signing Martial Law, the country can stay democracy

Jan 1, 1978

LABAN Party Found

LABAN is a special party because the leader of LABAN Party is Ninoy Aquino who was in prison. LABAN Party was found to show people that there are rebels that fights against the government.

Apr 6, 1978

Noise Barrage

The night before the elections on April 6, 1978, a noise barrage was organized by the supports of LABAN Party.

May 8, 1980

Aquino Heart Attack

Aquino suffered from heart attack when he was in prison. He was sent to the US to take surgery.

Jun 16, 1981

Marcos election (1981), boycotted by main opposition

Aug 21, 1983

Aquino Assassination

Ninoy Aquino was assassinated in International Airport of Pasay when he tried to return to the Philippines after 3 years exile in the US

Aug 25, 1983

Confetti Revolution

After Ninoy Aquino's death in August 21, 1983, there was new form of protest called "Confetti Revolution". This was different protest from previous revolution because it was peaceful.

Nov 3, 1985

Marcos calls for snap election

Marcos called for snap election due to the growing social unrest.

Period: Feb 22, 1986 to Feb 25, 1986

EDSA uprising

There was huge protest in EDSA. Something different about his revolution is that troops were troops didn't fight against rebels they went against Marcos.