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, 1973 PrevPreviousApril 21, 1973 Saturday NextMay 3, 1973 ThursdayNext Ferdinand E. Marcos