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Marcos election as President
Ferdinand Marcos, born on September 11, 1917, in Ilocos Norte province, was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives (1949-1959) and Senate (1959-1965) before winning the presidential election. His first presidential term was notable for his decision to send troops into the fray of the Vietnam War, a move he had previously opposed as a Liberal Party senator. He also focused on construction projects and bolstering the country's rice production. -
Marcos Takes Office
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Marcos Re-election
Marcos was reelected in 1969, the first Filipino president to win a second term, but violence and fraud were associated with his campaign, which was believed to be funded with millions from the national treasury. What arose from the campaign unrest became known as the First Quarter Storm, during which leftists took to the streets to demonstrate against both American involvement in Philippine affairs and the increasingly apparent dictatorial style of Ferdinand Marcos. -
First Quarter Storm
The First Quarter Storm was a period of leftist unrest in the Philippines, composed of a series of heavy demonstrations, protests, and marches against the government from January to March 1970, or the first quarter of 1970. -
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First Quarter Storm
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Battle of Mendiola
Mendiola Street has frequently been the site of often violent confrontations between protesters and government troops protecting Malacañang Palace: -
Constitutional Convention
A Constitutional Convention, or Con-Con, is one of the three methods to amend the Constitution of the Philippines. -
Plaza Miranda Bombing
Occurred during a political campaign rally of the Liberal Party at Plaza Miranda. It killed 9 people and injured 95. -
Second Constitutional Convention
President Marcos wanted to run for president again. -
Arrest of Ninoy and Pepe Diokno
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Declaration of Martial Law
This law placed the Philippines under the authority of the military which is headed by Marcos. -
Constitutional Convention
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Arrest of Ninoy and other Senetors
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LABAN Party Founding
LABAN meaning "fight" in Filipino, or Lakas ng Bayan Party was founded by Ninoy Aquino. It ran in the Interim election. Their candidate is Benigno Aquino Jr. -
Noice Barrage
Organisation supported by the LABAN party in Manila. People make noise using pot, pans, honks and shout on the streets as a form of protest -
Ninoy Aquino Suffers Heart Attack
He is then transported to the Philippine Heart Center where he suffers a second heart attack. -
Presidential Election and Boycott
President Marcos wins the election. Most opposition parties boycott the elections as a sign of protest over previous elections, which considered as fraudulent. -
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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 protest and rallies. -
Aquino Assassination
He is shot as soon as he lands in the Philippines. Two million join his funeral. This sparks Filipinos to fight for their rights. Ninoy becomes a symbol of the People Power Revolution. -
Marcos Calls For Snap Elections
Because his legitimacy is being questioned, he calls for snap elections to be held in 50 days. -
Marcos Wins Snap Elections
Marcos and Tolentino are declared victors of the Snap Elections. However, based on unofficial count, Aquino is the real winner. This is the turning point in Philippine History. -
Defection of Ramos and Enrile
General Fidel V. Ramos and Defense Minister Juan Ponce Enrile along with 500 men, defect from the military and show their support for the opposition. -
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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. -
Marcos Forced to Flee to Guam
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Corazon Aquino Elected As President
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Marcos Dies In hawaii
Ferdinand Marcos dies of cardiac arrest shortly after midnight in St. Francis Medical Center. He had been in the hospital for nearly 9 months with a series of heart, lung, and kidney issues.
