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Marcos Years Timeline
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Marcos Elected as President
Marcos is elected as the president of the Philippines for the first time. -
Marcos Re-election
Marcos is elected for a second time as the President, which causes controversy. -
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First Quarter Storm
A span of uprisings and protests against the Marcos Government. -
Battle of Mendiola
Students from Universities go to Mendiola to protest against the Marcos Government. The students were hosed down by firetrucks, which they seized and rammed against Malacañang's gate. Four students were killed in this protest. -
First Constitutional Convention
Marcos held this event hoping to change the government to a parliamentary system to extend his reign. -
Bombing of Plaza Miranda
The Plaza Miranda was bombed during a Liberal Party campaign rally. Marcos suspends the Writ of Habeas Corpus because of this. -
Marcos Declares Martial Law
During the televised declaration, Marcos actually said that as of the 21st of September, the country was already under Martial Law due to an obsession with the number 7. -
Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno
Marcos's two major political enemies, Jose Diokno and Ninoy Aquino, are arrested by the Marcos Government less than 24 from the declaration of Martial Law. -
Marcos Constitution Ratified
The Philippine government moves form a presidential system to a parliamentary system, because most of Marcos's opponents in the government incarcerated. -
LABAN Party Founding
The LABAN Party was the party going against the Marcos Government, despite the election being staged. -
Noise Barrage
The noise barrage was a protest against Marcos, and a show of support of the LABAN Party. -
Ninoy Aquino's Heart Attack
Ninoy Aquino suffered from a heart attack inside prison. Due to this, he was sent to the US for Surgery. -
Marcos Elections, Boycotted by Opposition
Marcos holds another election, and wins again by cheating. Major opposition does not run against Marcos, but boycotts the election instead. -
Ninoy Aquino Assassination
Ninoy Aquino was on the last part of his journey from the United States of America to the Philippines when he was shot upon exiting the plane he was on. -
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Confetti Revolution
After Ninoy Aquino's Death, millions of people started protesting against the Marcos Government. This new form of protest was joined by the majority of the people in Manila. -
Marcos calls for snap elections
During an interview broadcasted for America, Marcos was asked if he was still the people's choice of leader, because from what was being observed by then, all the rallies and uprisings did not sound like people wanted Marcos. Because of this, Marcos immediately called for an election, giving candidates 60 days to campaign. -
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EDSA Uprising
Enrile and Ramos defect from Marcos's side and join Cory Aquino and the people in the rise against Marcos. They barricade themselves inside Camp Crame. Jaime Cardinal Sin sent out a message telling the people to help the defectors if they wished. The people immediately respond and gather in EDSA in front of Camp Crame. this event is what lead Marcos to flee from the Philippines. -
Marcos family flees Philippines
Marcos finally decides to flee the Philippines. The US gives him one last helping hand and ensures that the family leaves the country safely, sending them to Hawaii.
