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 18, 1972 FM-18-Apr-1972Download PrevPreviousApril 17, 1972 NextApril 20, 1972Next Ferdinand E. Marcos, Isabela, New People's Army