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 April 4, 1972 FM-4-Apr-1972-1Download PrevPreviousApril 3, 1972 NextApril 5, 1972Next Asian Developement Bank, Development Bank of the Philippines, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Gregorio Licaros, Leo Virata, World Bank