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Marcos

American

[mahr-kohs] / ˈmɑr koʊs /

noun

Ferdinand E(dralin) 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.

Marcos British

/ ˈmɑːkɒs /

noun

Ferdinand ( Edralin ). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986
his wife, Imelda ( Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez ). born 1929, Filipino politician; governor of Manila (1976–86); notorious for her profligacy as first lady

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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency in late March amid rising energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He won his March primary, easily fending off three lesser-known opponents, and will face the winner of the Democratic runoff between state Rep. Vikki Goodwin of Austin and union leader Marcos Vélez.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos also said that grounding planes due to a shortage of fuel is a "distinct possibility" after some of the country's airlines were told that they cannot refuel their jets abroad.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday that the Philippines was casting a wide net in its search for fuel, with the country's dwindling stocks expected to last only another 45 days.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

In addition to his tunic, Marcos wore a turban around his head and an Egyptian amulet around his neck.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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