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 24, 1972 FM-24-May-1972Download PrevPreviousMay 23, 1972 NextMay 25, 1972Next Agusan, Arturo M. Tolentino, Barracudas, Commander Esperagoza, Ferdinand E. Marcos, Helena Benitez, Henry A. Byroade, Ilagas, Jose Roy, Jose W. Diokno, Nacionalista Party, New People's Army, Richard M. Nixon, Salvador H. Laurel