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 May 1, 1972 FM-1-May-1972Download PrevPreviousApril 30, 1972 NextMay 2, 1972Next Ferdinand E. Marcos, Imelda Romualdez Marcos