Ferdinand E. Marcos, also known as Ferdinand Marcos I, was a Filipino politician and author who was President of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. His government was characterized by widespread corruption, political repression, and a lack of accountability in government offices. He was infamous for maintaining a lavish lifestyle while many Filipinos suffered due to the country's economic decline during his rule
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Ferdinand Marcos also established a paramilitary organization known as the "Marcos' Boys" which became notorious for extrajudicial killings, torture, and unlawful detention of activists, journalists, and members of the opposition. He was ousted from power in 1986 by popular uprising leading to the People Power Revolution, which brought democracy to the Philippines.