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 January 24, 1972 Monday FM-24-Jan-1972Download PrevPreviousJanuary 23, 1972 Sunday NextJanuary 25, 1972 TuesdayNext Daily Mirror, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Kabataang Makabayan