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Marcos Elected President
Ferdinand E. Marcos was voted as President. The People felt hopeful of his election. He seemed to be a young, capable man, whom could lead the Philippines into a prosperous era. -
Marcos Re-Election (Highly Controversial)
Ferdinand E. Marcos was re-elected as president -
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First Quarter Storm
The time period of the first quarter of President Marcos' second term. This was a period of violence and at the time, unsuccessful uprisings. -
Battle of Mendiola
Students (attempted) to storm Malacañang Palace. They get shot down. -
First Constitutional Convention
An event to attempt to change in constitution in order to make the Philippines a parliamentary system, as opposed to a democratic system, in order to be able to give Marcos "unlimited" terms, until his death. He had failed, at least the first time around. -
Bombing of Plaza Miranda
At the time, there was a bombing in plaza Miranda, many suspected this was Marcos' doing, however, it was later found out that the red blooded communists -
Martial Law was introduced
Though Martial law was introduced, it had not been announced to the people of the Philippines. The reason this date had been chosen was due to the Marcos' superstition on numbers, more specifically the number 7, and 21 is a multiple of 7. -
Declaration of Martial Law
Martial Law was announced, even though it was introduced 2 days prior. -
Arrest of Ninoy Aquino & Jose Diokno
The main opposition of Marcos had been arrested after martial law was declared. -
Marcos Constitution Ratified (Approved)
The Marcos Constitution was approved through the manipulation of the media, leading people to believe that almost everyone had voted in favour of the "Marcos Constitution", in an attempt to continue being favoured by the U.S.A, by making the process seem democratic. -
LABAN Party Founded
The LABAN Party, an opposing party to Marcos, was founded -
Noise Barrage
A Noise Barrage, which happened in favour of Aquino, happened. It lasted all night long -
First Election under Martial Law is held
The first election under martial law happened. This happened in order to make the U.S.A, Marcos' allies, believe that Marcos still served through a democratic process, to continue having their support. -
Aquino Heart Attack
During March, Ninoy Aquino had a heart attack, he was alter allowed to got the US to get a triple bypass surgery -
Marcos elections (1981)
The government under Marcos held an "elections" day in order to see whom would win, however, it was obvious from the very start that these elections would be rigged -
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Confetti Revolution
A peaceful new form of protest had arisen. People from across the country were united in pouring out confetti in protest of Marcos. This time, however, people whom were usually not involved in events of this sort joined, businessmen and advocates of peace and order had finally joined the revolution. -
Aquino Assasination
Ninoy Aquino had faced the worst case scenario for him upon arrival to the Philippines: his assassination. -
Marcos Calls for Snap Elections
Marcos, while in an interview, is questioned about the people's approval of him. In order to prove that he does, in fact, have supporters, he held a snap elections, only lasting for 60 days. -
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EDSA Uprising
The people came together, united to protect Enrile Ramos and his other defector to stand up against President Marcos. -
Marcos Family Flees
The Marcos' have to flee the Philippines as Cory Aquino turns into the Philippines President.
