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 10, 1973 Thursday PrevPreviousMay 5, 1973 NextMay 11, 1973 FridayNext Ferdinand E. Marcos