Marcos regime

The Marcos regime refers to the period when Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines as president from 1965 to 1986. Initially elected democratically, he later declared martial law in 1972, suspending civil liberties and extending his rule through authoritarian means. His administration was marked by widespread corruption, human rights abuses, and a concentration of power, which led to economic decline and public unrest. The regime ended when a popular uprising, known as the People Power Revolution, ousted Marcos in 1986, restoring democratic governance and prompting efforts to recover ill-gotten wealth.