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 25, 1972 FM-25-Apr-1972-correct-dateDownload PrevPreviousApril 24, 1972 NextApril 26, 1972Next Benigno S. Aquino Jr., Benigno Toda Jr., Ferdinand E. Marcos, Imelda Romualdez Marcos, Juan Ponce Enrile, Luis Singson, New People's Army, NPA