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 Feb. 26, 1975 PrevPreviousFeb. 11, 1975 NextMay 7, 1975Next Ferdinand E. Marcos