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 Aug. 30, 1974 Friday PrevPreviousAug. 28, 1974 Wednesday NextSept. 1, 1974 SundayNext Ferdinand E. Marcos