Ferdinand E. Marcos Ferdinand E. Marcos (September 11, 1917– September 28, 1989), lawyer, soldier, legislator, twice elected President of the Philippines (1965, 1969), dictator, 1972-86. All Posts Diary of Ferdinand E. Marcos Feb. 16, 1973 Friday PrevPreviousFeb. 15, 1973 Thursday NextFeb. 17, 1973 SaturdayNext Ferdinand E. Marcos