Ferdinand Marcos was a significant figure in Philippine history, serving as a politician and ultimately as the president from 1965 until 1986. His tenure is marked by martial law, which he declared in 1972, citing the need to suppress rebellion and maintain order. This period was characterized by human rights abuses, suppression of political dissent, and the establishment of a dictatorial regime that enriched Marcos and his associates while impoverishing many Filipinos. Throughout his...