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Marcos elected President
Marcos was elected through a popular vote. He put hope in people's hearts, and along with his wife, Imelda Marcos, appealed to people in all regions of the Philippines. -
Marcos re-election
Marcos was re-elected on November 11 1969 for his second term. This was a time where lots of people, students especially, were suspicious about how fair the voting was. Many were worried because events like protests and police brutality were occurring more and more. -
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First Quarter Storm
A period in which many protests and rallies broke out across the Philippines, against the Marcos reign. -
Battle of Mendiola
On January 30 1970, students marched down the Mendiola Street towards Malacañang Palace. They were protesting against governmental policies and events that were seen as unfair. On the way, they met fire trucks that blasted water cannons at the protesters, but the trucks were quickly taken over. The protesters rammed down the gates of Malacañang Palace, where police shot and killed 4 students, dispersing the crowd. -
First Constitutional Convention
Marcos held a constitutional convention, in attempt to change the Philippines from a presidential system to a parlimentary system. With a parlimemtary system, he could prolong his term as "Prime Minister" -
Bombing in Plaza Miranda
The liberal party was holding a campaign rally in Plaza Miranda, when two hand grenades were tossed onstage, causing 9 deaths and 95 injuries. -
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Martial Law
Marcos declares martial law for 9 years, in order to prolong his term. This timespan, though highly controversial, has also been viewed as one of the most prosperous times in Philippine history. Since the crime rate dropped, many foreign businesses settled down in the Philippines. -
Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno Detained
Ninoy Aquino and Jose Diokno were two senators in which were some of the first to be detained. They had views opposing those of Marcos, and were taken away by the military. -
Ferdinand Marcos Declared Martial Law
Marcos declared martial law, stating that it was for democracy, and there was so much that he could offer, that could not be covered in his 8 years of presidency. -
Marcos Constitution Ratified
After the second Conventional Constitution in which Marcos attempted to change from the presidential system to a parlimentary system...... -
LABAN Party Founding
The LABAN political party was founded on January 1, 1978. The LABAN was a party that run against Ferdinand Marcos during the martial law election. The leader of this organization was Benigno Aquino, a jailed senator. Though the LABAN party knew that the election was a fraud, they still took part to show the people that there was hope and resistance. -
The Noise Barrage
The Noise Barrage was a protest that took place on April 6, 1978. It was the night before the martial law election in which the LABAN political party inspired the people to protest and fight against the Marcos regime. The Noise Barrage was the first protest of that scale since the declaration of Martial Law. -
Ninoy Aquino Sent to US
When Ninoy Aquino suffered a near fatal heart attack, he requested to be sent to the United States to receive surgery. He went along with his entire family, under 2 supposed conditions: that he would return, and that he would not speak out against the Marcos Regime whilst in the United States. -
Marcos Election Boycotted by Opposition
The Philippines election of 1981 was one of the most controversial election in history of the Philippines. There was a lot of speculations about Marcos and the KBL party blackmailing, bribing and threatening others to vote for them. The KBL was suspected to have rigged the elections, so many opposing parties boycotted the election. -
Benigno Aquino Assassinated
Upon arrival back in the Philippines, Benigno Aquino was assassinated. Aquino was returning to the Philippines after 3 years in the United States, receiving treatment for his heart. While living in the US, he was speaking out against the Marcos regime, and was returning to the Philippines in attempt to reason with Marcos. -
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Confetti Revolution
Following the assassination of senator Benigno Aquino Jr., the people of the Philippines took to a new form of protest, led by Ninoy's widow, Corazon Aquino. People of all classes took to the streets, wearing yellow, symbolizing their courage. The people of the Philippines urged Cory Aquino to run for the presidency, not because she had political experience, but because her morals were in line with the deceased Ninoy Aquino. -
Marcos Calls for Snap Election
When an interviewer questioned President Marcos' legitimacy, he called for a snap election. Cory Aquino campaigned against Ferdinand Marcos and Arturo Tolentino, with Doy Laurel as her vice president. Despite her reluctance to run as a presidential candidate, the people persuaded her to take the place of the late Ninoy Aquino as the leader of the LABAN party. Despite the LABAN party's efforts, the KBL beat them out. -
Juan Ponce Enrille and Fidel Ramos Defection
Enrille and Ramos, two members of Marcos's regime defected from his side and went to Camp Crame to rebel. Marcos sent troops to retrieve them, but the people, at the call of Cardinal Sin, took to the streets to barricade them -
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EDSA UPRISING
When Juan Ponce Enrille, Fidel Ramos, and 500 soldiers defected from Marcos's regime, and joined the rebel army at Camp Crame, the Archbishop Cardinal Sin aired a message over Radio Veritas to take to the streets and aid the rebel leaders. Over 2 million people crowded to the streets of EDSA, unarmed, barricading Marcos's soldiers from attacking. This was the crisis stage of the revolution, however it was unique to others as it was a non-violent protest. -
Marcos Family Flees the Philippines
To end the Edsa uprising, the Marcos family fled the Philippines on US helicopters, and moved to Hawaii. Cory Aquino became president, and stated that the Marcos family was not welcome in the Philippines any longer, so the family packed a few things, and fled.
