1. The Dictator Ferdinand Marcos Alexa and Jennifer 1917-1989

3. The Country Before Leadership December 1898- Spain gives up the Philippines to the United States after the Spanish-American War December 1898- Spain gives up the Philippines to the United States after the Spanish-American War January 1899- Revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo establishes the Philippine Republic January 1899- Revolutionary leader Emilio Aguinaldo establishes the Philippine Republic The Malolos Constitution- Made it so that the power of the government belonged in the hands of the people. It also separtated the powers of the church and state, created three branches of government, and established civil rights for the people The Malolos Constitution- Made it so that the power of the government belonged in the hands of the people. It also separtated the powers of the church and state, created three branches of government, and established civil rights for the people 1901- Aguinaldo is captured by U.S forces, and under the leadership of Governor General William Howard Taft a civil government is established 1901- Aguinaldo is captured by U.S forces, and under the leadership of Governor General William Howard Taft a civil government is established

4. 1916- The Philippines are promised to be granted independence 1916- The Philippines are promised to be granted independence 1935- The Philippines become a commonwealth with a self elected government with a constitution. The upper class keep control over the democratic institutions 1935- The Philippines become a commonwealth with a self elected government with a constitution. The upper class keep control over the democratic institutions 1941- Japanese soldiers invade the Philippines and stay within the country through most of WWII 1941- Japanese soldiers invade the Philippines and stay within the country through most of WWII 1943- The Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence was being prepared as a new constitution 1943- The Preparatory Commission for Philippine Independence was being prepared as a new constitution 1946- The Philippines become independent once again and the 1935 Constitution was once again put into order 1946- The Philippines become independent once again and the 1935 Constitution was once again put into order 1961-1965- Diosdado Macapagal served as the president of the Philippines as he tired to get rid of the corruption within the country. 1961-1965- Diosdado Macapagal served as the president of the Philippines as he tired to get rid of the corruption within the country.

5. Judge Chua The true father of Marcos The true father of Marcos Billionaire of an elite Chinese family Billionaire of an elite Chinese family Helped him pursue his law studies Helped him pursue his law studies Connections aided Marcos in gaining money from Chinese businessmen, gain access with the Taiwanese government, the Japanese underworld, and the Americans. Connections aided Marcos in gaining money from Chinese businessmen, gain access with the Taiwanese government, the Japanese underworld, and the Americans. Marcos later rewrote his illegitimacy in history Marcos later rewrote his illegitimacy in history

6. Events that Led to Power 1933- Ferdinand Marcos’ father, Mariano Marcos, political opponent is murdered 1933- Ferdinand Marcos’ father, Mariano Marcos, political opponent is murdered 1939- Marcos is arrested and found guilty 1939- Marcos is arrested and found guilty 1940- Marcos represents himself in court and his murder conviction is overturned 1940- Marcos represents himself in court and his murder conviction is overturned During WWII- Marcos serves as an officer in the Philippines Armed Forces, and is claimed to have led a querilla unit against the Japanese. During WWII- Marcos serves as an officer in the Philippines Armed Forces, and is claimed to have led a querilla unit against the Japanese. 1946- Marcos returns to Manila to practice law 1946- Marcos returns to Manila to practice law 1947- Marcos becomes assistant to the Philippines president 1947- Marcos becomes assistant to the Philippines president

7. 1949- Marcos is elected to represent his home province, becoming the youngest member to ever join house 1949- Marcos is elected to represent his home province, becoming the youngest member to ever join house 1957- Re-elected to the House of Representatives 1957- Re-elected to the House of Representatives 1959- Quickly moves up to Senate, tops the election and becomes the opposition leader in Parliament 1959- Quickly moves up to Senate, tops the election and becomes the opposition leader in Parliament 1961- Marcos drops out of presidency running on the understanding that his nomination will be supported in the 1965 election 1961- Marcos drops out of presidency running on the understanding that his nomination will be supported in the 1965 election 1964- Marcos is the Senate president but the Liberals refuse to keep their 1961 agreement, he then changes his alliance to the Nationalista Party, and runs for presidency 1964- Marcos is the Senate president but the Liberals refuse to keep their 1961 agreement, he then changes his alliance to the Nationalista Party, and runs for presidency 1965- Wins election and promises to improve living conditions for the average person and do a land reform 1965- Wins election and promises to improve living conditions for the average person and do a land reform

8. Actions to Gain Complete Control 1967- Marcos helps to found Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and two years later he wins his second four year term as president 1967- Marcos helps to found Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and two years later he wins his second four year term as president During this term growth slows, quality of life deteriorates, violence and crime become everyday occurrences, the Communist Party starts to gain more popularity in the provinces During this term growth slows, quality of life deteriorates, violence and crime become everyday occurrences, the Communist Party starts to gain more popularity in the provinces As social unrest continues to build, student demonstrators try to attack the Malacanang Palace, and large cities are rocked by bombings. As social unrest continues to build, student demonstrators try to attack the Malacanang Palace, and large cities are rocked by bombings. Marcos blames the leftists and suspends the habeas corpus Marcos blames the leftists and suspends the habeas corpus 1971- A constitution is introduced by the opposition. This would make it so he would not be able to remain as head f the state after his presidential term is over. 1971- A constitution is introduced by the opposition. This would make it so he would not be able to remain as head f the state after his presidential term is over.

9. The defence minister Juan Ponce Enrile is assassinated and the Martial Law is introduced with the promises of a new society without poverty or injustice The defence minister Juan Ponce Enrile is assassinated and the Martial Law is introduced with the promises of a new society without poverty or injustice It is found out that the assassination was staged by the military It is found out that the assassination was staged by the military Opposing figures, journalists, labour activists, and criminals are taken to military compounds Opposing figures, journalists, labour activists, and criminals are taken to military compounds 1973- Marcos Proclaimed a new constitution 1973- Marcos Proclaimed a new constitution 1978- Marcos amended his constitution to provide a powerful presidency to rule by degree 1978- Marcos amended his constitution to provide a powerful presidency to rule by degree This time was often called the modified parliamentary form of government, where Marcos was both the president and prime minister at the same time This time was often called the modified parliamentary form of government, where Marcos was both the president and prime minister at the same time

10. State of the Nation During the martial law Marcos has complete control over his country During the martial law Marcos has complete control over his country At first the there is stability and economic turnaround At first the there is stability and economic turnaround The promised land reforms do not have an effect The promised land reforms do not have an effect Marcos people and his relatives become the new owners of manufacturing and business enterprises Marcos people and his relatives become the new owners of manufacturing and business enterprises Marcos uses his ultimate power to put people from his hometown into positions of power in the military and media Marcos uses his ultimate power to put people from his hometown into positions of power in the military and media The military is given unlimited power as they increase from 58 000 to 142 000 and all power is taken from the civilians courts The military is given unlimited power as they increase from 58 000 to 142 000 and all power is taken from the civilians courts 1972-1977- More than 60 000 people are arrested 1972-1977- More than 60 000 people are arrested Low standard of living Low standard of living

11. Destruction of the Dictatorship 1986- Unrest across the country over the political repression and economic conditions 1986- Unrest across the country over the political repression and economic conditions February- President Corazon Aquino took over and issued Presidential Proclamation No. 3. February- President Corazon Aquino took over and issued Presidential Proclamation No. 3. Marcos left to Hawaii Marcos left to Hawaii 1988- Marcos and Imelda were charged by the U.S 1988- Marcos and Imelda were charged by the U.S Charges were dropped with Marcos died and Imelda was found not guilty Charges were dropped with Marcos died and Imelda was found not guilty Imelda went back to the Philippines to face civil and criminal charges Imelda went back to the Philippines to face civil and criminal charges

12. Imelda ran for president in 1992 Imelda ran for president in 1992 1995-1998- served on the House of Representatives 1995-1998- served on the House of Representatives Present day- reelected to the House of Representatives Present day- reelected to the House of Representatives Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was elected to senate Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was elected to senate Benigno Aquino is president Benigno Aquino is president

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