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Marcos elected President
Marcos defeated President Diosdado Macapagal who lost his opportunity to get his second full term as President of the Philippines. He gained popularity through Imelda's help and visiting villages. -
Marcos re-election
President Marcos was the first President in the Philippines to win a second term. -
Battle of Mendiola
Young activists seized firetrucks and fought against Marcos in the street in Malacanang Palace. Four university students have died in Battle of Mendiola -
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First Quarter Storm
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First Constitutional Convestion
In June 11, 1971, President Marcos tried to change the Presidential system to parliamentary system. -
Bombing In Plaza Miranda
In August 21, 1971, there was bombing in Plaza Miranda triggered by communist. In respond to the bombing, Marcos suspends habeas corpus because he can get more power. -
Ninoy Aquino Arrested
Aquino, together with Gerry Roxas and Jovito Salonga, formed the leadership of the opposition towards Ferdinand Marcos. Shortly after the imposition of martial law, he was arrested in 1972 -
Declaration of Martial Law
In September 23, 1972, President Marcos signed Martial Law. By signing Martial Law, the country can stay democracy -
LABAN Party Found
LABAN is a special party because the leader of LABAN Party is Ninoy Aquino who was in prison. LABAN Party was found to show people that there are rebels that fights against the government. -
Noise Barrage
The night before the elections on April 6, 1978, a noise barrage was organized by the supports of LABAN Party. -
Aquino Heart Attack
Aquino suffered from heart attack when he was in prison. He was sent to the US to take surgery. -
Marcos election (1981), boycotted by main opposition
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Aquino Assassination
Ninoy Aquino was assassinated in International Airport of Pasay when he tried to return to the Philippines after 3 years exile in the US -
Confetti Revolution
After Ninoy Aquino's death in August 21, 1983, there was new form of protest called "Confetti Revolution". This was different protest from previous revolution because it was peaceful. -
Marcos calls for snap election
Marcos called for snap election due to the growing social unrest. -
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EDSA uprising
There was huge protest in EDSA. Something different about his revolution is that troops were troops didn't fight against rebels they went against Marcos. -
Marcos family flee Philippines
By support of US, Marcos flee Philippines to Hawaii.
