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 19, 1972 FM-19-May-1972Download PrevPreviousMay 18, 1972 NextMay 20, 1972Next 1971-73 Constitutional Convention, Benigno S. Aquino Jr., Clark Field, Department of Foreign Affairs, Eduardo Quintero, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Henry A. Byroade, Nicanor Yniguez