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Ferdinand Marcos won the 1965 Presidential election. Together with his wife, Imelda, they became the first family.
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Marcos is re-elected to a second term even if a lot of people claimed voter fraud.
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Student activists communicated their complaints about the problems they see in the Marcos government.
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Students opposing Marcos’ regime marched towards Malacanang Palace. They attempted to break in, but are stopped by security. Four students were killed.
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Marcos calls a Constitutional Convention to try to change the government to a Parliamentary system.
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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.
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President Marcos declares martial law. The decree placed the Philippines under the authority of the military headed by Marcos.
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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.
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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.
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LABAN or Lakas ng Bayan Party is founded by Ninoy Aquino. The
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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.
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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.
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Because Marcos’ legitimacy is being questioned, he calls for Snap Elections to be held in 60 days.
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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.
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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.
