Malacanañg Palace
Malacanañg Palace in the Philippines
Life in the Palace
Ferdinand Marcos was elected president of the Philippines in 1965. Ferdinand, Imelda, and their children moved to the lavish Malacanañg Palace. Imelda became the first lady of the Philippines in 1965 and was compared on several occasions to an American first lady named Jacqueline Kennedy. With an unlimited bank account siphoning money from the Philippine government, the palace was decorated with the most ostentatious pieces from around the world. Imelda visited all the major palaces in mankind for inspiration and decor ideas for the Malacanañg Palace.
Ferdinand Marcos was elected president of the Philippines in 1965. Ferdinand, Imelda, and their children moved to the lavish Malacanañg Palace. Imelda became the first lady of the Philippines in 1965 and was compared on several occasions to an American first lady named Jacqueline Kennedy. With an unlimited bank account siphoning money from the Philippine government, the palace was decorated with the most ostentatious pieces from around the world. Imelda visited all the major palaces in mankind for inspiration and decor ideas for the Malacanañg Palace.
Presidential Palace Library adjacent to Presidential Hall
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Inside gates to the Presidential Palace
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Presidential Palace Reception hall
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Ferdinand Marcos inauguration
The Marcos Regime
Unfortunately, the Marcos regime is known for its oppressive rule. During the Marcos Regime, many Filipinos lived in poverty. In fact, during the Marcos regime the Filipinos were increasingly impoverished. Ferdinand Marcos essentially made himself dictator when he enacted martial law in 1972. The Marcos regime was also brutal to anyone who opposed it. There were several occasions of torturing and execution without trial.
Unfortunately, the Marcos regime is known for its oppressive rule. During the Marcos Regime, many Filipinos lived in poverty. In fact, during the Marcos regime the Filipinos were increasingly impoverished. Ferdinand Marcos essentially made himself dictator when he enacted martial law in 1972. The Marcos regime was also brutal to anyone who opposed it. There were several occasions of torturing and execution without trial.
Marcos Regime opposition. Sign reads: "Surrender! You loser! Marcos, go away already!"
Imelda's Politics
Imelda Marcos served as governor of the Metro Manila Area in the mid 70s. While she was governor, she headed costly beautification and development projects. She also served in the interim national assembly and as the minister of human settlements.
