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 March 20, 1972 FM-20-Mar-1972Download PrevPreviousMarch 19, 1972 NextMarch 21, 1972Next 1971-73 Constitutional Convention, Antonio V. Raquiza, Carballo Island, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Project Sampaguita, Project Santa Barbara