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 Sept. 1, 1974 Sunday PrevPreviousAug. 30, 1974 Friday NextSept. 2, 1974 MondayNext Ferdinand E. Marcos