Ferdinand Marcos

Ferdinand Marcos

politician Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos is a Filipino politician who served as the 10th President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. His regime was marked by martial law, widespread corruption, and human rights abuses. After being ousted during the People Power Revolution, he lived in exile until his death in 1989. In recent years, his son, Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr., has returned to politics and was elected president in 2022, leading to renewed discussions about the Marcos legacy.

Born on Sep 11, 1927 (98 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
333,498
Power
2,068$
Sentiment
4.75
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Hungary 1 5.00 0.11% +0% 9,660,351 10,387 $160,000 172$
Bangladesh 1 5.00 0.12% +0% 164,689,383 199,141 $350,000 423$
Israel 1 2.00 0.11% +0% 9,216,900 10,106 $400,000 439$
Vietnam 1 5.00 0.10% +0% 97,338,583 97,339 $340,000 340$
Switzerland 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 8,654,622 7,911 $700,000 640$
Belarus 1 2.00 0.09% +0% 9,449,323 8,614 $60,000 55$
Totals 6 299,009,162 333,498 $2,010,000 2,069$
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Recent Mentions

Belarus Belarus: Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines for 18 years and was accused of corruption and human rights abuses during his dictatorship. 2

Наша Ніва (Nasha Niva): Вдова и генералы. Как пала диктатура на Филиппинах

Switzerland Switzerland: Ferdinand Marcos is criticized for the ineffective flood prevention measures of his government in the Philippines. 3

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Über 800 Tote durch Fluten: Indonesiens Regierung in Bedrängnis

Guatemala Guatemala: Ferdinand Marcos was the former president of the Philippines during whose dictatorship Juan Ponce Enrile played a significant role. 3

Prensa Libre – major Guatemalan newspaper, est. 1951: Fallece político Juan Ponce Enrile, artífice de la ley marcial en Filipinas

Indonesia Indonesia: Ferdinand Marcos is mentioned as an example of an authoritarian figure who is often symbolically 'restored'. 5

Kompas: Soeharto dan Politik Ingatan Kita

Indonesia Indonesia: Ferdinand Marcos is mentioned as an example of an authoritarian figure who is often symbolically 'restored'. 5

Kompas: Soeharto dan Politik Ingatan Kita

New Zealand New Zealand: President Ferdinand Marcos announced that a state of national calamity declared over Typhoon Kalmaegi would be extended to a full year. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Typhoon Fung-wong floods Philippine towns, leaves 5 dead in its wake