Talk:Ferdinand Marcos/@comment-99.27.94.152-20140730054126

He is the native son of Ilocos Norte born in Sarrat Philippines he is a true Filipino lawyer politician soldier patriot instigator usurper and leader elected president of the Philippines since 1965 for twenty years with an iron fist ruled under decree reelected in 1969 over rival Sergio Osmena Jr then anti-government rally/riots protested against corruption Communist revolt against the military during his tenure then Marcos declared martial law on 9-21-1972 by the military/civilian authority suppress political abuses student uprising Communist rebellion criminal activity terrorism and other enemies of the Philippine government progress and prosperity restored since the creation of the New Society Filipinos answer to the New Order attempt try to restore law and order to control the Filipino people and the government after 8 years ended in 1-17-1981 make its way for the papal visit of Pope John Paul II (1920-2005)and the reelection of third term of Pres. Ferdinand Marcos leadership as president for life and the New Republic following the assassination of political rival Ninoy Aquino(1932-83) former Filipino senator and critic arrived from exile from the United States after 3 years assassinated by the military in the airport including SWAT troopers and assassin/gunmen Rolando Galman all both killed by shooting then all the Filipinos shocked the world and the election of 1984 parliamentary candidates favor the elections are opposition coalition/centrist defeated pro-Marcos assembly men with the aid of Namfrel a religious electoral watchdog group formed in 1983 in Manila mostly composed of Comelec defectors former Marcos supporters and religious and dissenters supported the opposition candidates to win first anniversary of Ninoy Aquino's death then the last days of the twenty years of tyranny and repression of the Marcos regime revolution started on 2-22-1986 led by Cory Aquino widow of the late Ninoy Aquino led peaceful revolution to defend the Philippines from military takeover with the aid of former military officers defectors from war in Mindanao and other soldiers from different provinces supported the freedom to the Philippines to end the Marcos dictatorship and the government until flees to Honolulu Hawaii after left the Philippines after 20 years of his iron fisted rule ended a new government took over led by Madame Corazon Aquino her successor becomes the president of the Philippines led the country to restore peace unity and reconciliation after Marcos. Died in exile on 9-28-1989 due to complications and the remains return to the Philippines in his hometown and museum/pantheon of the Marcos Family Museum in Batac Ilocos Norte in Northern Philippines in a final resting place and remains a historic icons in Philippine history. Thanks for the information. From:Wayne