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Marcos was elected as President.
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Marcos was re-elected as president on 11 November 19.
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The First Quarter storm consisted of demonstrations, marches and protests by the people against the government.
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Filipino students were angered by the violence during Marcos' first term and because of the fact that soldiers were being sent to fight in the Vietnam war. Also because people were being bribed with fake money for votes. Because of all this, youth marched toward Malacanang Palace and attempted to get inside, but were stopped and shots were fired that killed four students.
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In the First Constitutional Convention,Marcos wanted to change the presidential system to a parliamentary system, to stay in power but the proposal was blocked.
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Plaza Miranda was bombed during a campaign rally.
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Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno were arrested because Marcos said they were a danger to the Philippines.
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Marcos declared Martial Law because according to him, it helped the country.
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The LABAN Party was founded, and decided to run in the elections when the country was under martial law. The candidate was Ninoy Aquino who was in prison, under the death penalty.
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A new form of protest started in Metro Manila so people could get their voices heard, and show that even though the LABAN party might not win the election, the people would still show that they were there and were watching.
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Ninoy Aquino had a heart attack, after seven years in prison and was sent to the United States.
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During the elections in 1981, Marcos was boycotted by the opposition.
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Ninoy Aquino was assassinated when he returned to the Philippines from the US.
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After Ninoy Aquino's death there was a new form of protest took place which was joined by almost two million people, known as the Confetti Revolution
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Marcos announced snap elections after facing criticism from the US.
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Marcos and his family fled the Philippines through the help of United States after people gathered at Camp Crame.
