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On 1965, Ferdinand Marcos was elected as Philippine president. In his first term, he was known for sending troops to Vietnam.
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Ferdinand Marcos was re-elected for a second term in presidency in 1969. He was the first Filipino president to win a second full term.
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The First Quarter Storm is an unrest, where many march, protest, and started demonstrations against the government.
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During the Battle of Mendiola, protestors and demonstrators marched on Mendiola street, and tried to storm the palace and start riots.
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In the first constitutional convention, the work was affected by the declaration of martial law by President Ferdinand Marcos.
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Plaza Miranda was bombed during a political campaign by the communist party of the Philippines. Many were injured in the bombing.
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Due to the Plaza Miranda bombing, President Ferdinand Marcos used this as a chance for him to be able to stay longer as president.
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These two Filipino senators were the strongest critics of the Marcos government. As a result, they were both imprisoned in Fort Bonifacio.
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When President Marcos declared martial law, he arrested many members of the convention, allowing him to write the constitution he wanted.
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Laban is a Philippine political party founded in the mid-1970s. If translated to english, "Laban" means "Fight".
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A night before the 1978 presidential elections, many Filipinos created ear-splitting sounds to protest against the government.
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During his time in jail, Ninoy suffered from a heart attack, and needed a bypass surgery. He was able to go to the US for treatment.
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Since Aquino was in the US to get treatment for his heart attack, the Laban party boycotted by opposition, letting Marcos win the elections.
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After Aquino's death, citizens, students, and even businessmen protested by throwing yellow confetti onto the streets .
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Ninoy Aquino, fully aware of the dangers awaited him, returned back to the Philippines. He was shot in the head when he arrived.
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Being dared by an American journalist, President Ferdinand Marcos called for snap elections, giving parties 60 days to campaign.
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For a few days, the majority of the Filipinos came to protect Fidel V. Ramos and Juan P. Enrile against the Marcos Regime, as well as protest and fight against them.
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After serving as the president of the Philippines for more than 15 years, Marcos finally flees due to the neglect of the US and protests.
