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Marcos Election as President
Ferdinand Marcos won the 1965 Presidential election. Together with his wife, Imelda, they became the first family. -
Marcos Re-election
Marcos is re-elected to a second term even if a lot of people claimed voter fraud. -
First Quarter Storm
Student activists communicated their complaints about the problems they see in the Marcos government. -
Battle of Mendiola
Students opposing Marcos’ regime marched towards Malacanang Palace. They attempted to break in, but are stopped by security. Four students were killed. -
First Constitutional Convention
Marcos calls a Constitutional Convention to try to change the government to a Parliamentary system. -
Bombing in Plaza Miranda
The Liberal Party staged a rally at Plaza Miranda. Two hand grenades were thrown at the stage, which injured the candidates. The bombing is blamed on Marcos. -
Declaration of martial law
President Marcos declares martial law. The decree placed the Philippines under the authority of the military headed by Marcos. -
Arrest of Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno
After the declaration of Martial Law, Senators Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno were arrested. They were brought eventually to Fort Bonifacio. The two are placed in solitary confinement. -
consutional convention
Marcos gets the final draft of the 1973 Constitution approved through bribery and threats. This constitution provides a shift from presidential government to a parliamentary system. -
Founding of LABAN Party
LABAN or Lakas ng Bayan Party is founded by Ninoy Aquino. The
party decides to run in the 1978 interim election with Benigno Aquino, Jr. as its candidate. -
Noise Barrage
A noise barrage is organized by supporters of LABAN Party in Manila. People made noise using pots, pans, car honks and shouts on the streets as a form of protest. -
marcos elections/ boycotted by oppostion
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Confetti Revolution
Filipinos choose yellow as the color of protest. Businessmen join the protests in Makati, the center of business, which becomes the site of protests and rallies. -
Marcos Calls For Snap Elections
Because Marcos’ legitimacy is being questioned, he calls for Snap Elections to be held in 60 days. -
EDSA Uprising
Heeding a call over Radio Veritas by Cardinal Sin, people come to EDSA to stop tanks and government troops sent to crush Enrile, Ramos, and the rebel soldiers. -
Aquino heart attack/ sent to us
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Aquino assassination
Benigno Aquino Jr. Assassinated in The Philippines. , Filipino political leader Benigno Aquino Jr. returned to the Philippines after a three-year exile in the United States and was shot dead seconds after leaving his plane at Manila International Airport.
