Video - Dictatorship in the Philippines: The Rise and Fall of Ferdinand Marcos

Did you know that the Philippines once had a president who declared martial law and ruled as a dictator? Ferdinand Marcos was elected president in 1965 but eventually became corrupt, leading to widespread human rights abuses and embezzlement of billions of dollars. He declared martial law in 1972, suspending the constitution and ruling with an iron fist until he was ousted in a popular uprising in 1986. Marcos' regime was marked by censorship, torture, and the disappearance of political opponents. His reign serves as a cautionary tale of power unchecked and the importance of democracy.