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Imelda Romuáldez Marcos (locally [ɪˈmelda ˈmaɾkɔs]; born Imelda Remedios Visitación Trinidad Romuáldez; July 2, 1929) is a Filipino politician who was First Lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986, wielding significant political power after her husband Ferdinand Marcos placed the country under martial law in September 1972.
- Nacionalista (1965–1978; 2009–present)
Mar 5, 2024 · Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of the incumbent president and widow of an ousted dictator, has been hospitalized with pneumonia. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Tuesday March 5, 2024 that his mother, who is 94, was suffering from a slight pneumonia and was put on antibiotics by her doctors.
Apr 2, 2014 · Imelda Marcos was the first lady of the Philippines for 20 years, during her husband's dictatorship. She became notorious for her lavish spending, corruption and human rights abuses, and later returned to politics after her exile.
Nov 9, 2018 · Imelda Marcos, the 89-year-old former first lady of the Philippines, was sentenced to 42 years in prison on Friday, but appeals and her advanced age make it unlikely that she will spend time...
Jul 27, 2023 · Philippines. How Cultural Fascination With Imelda Marcos Has Obscured Her True Legacy. 13 minute read. Imelda Marcos poses for a portrait in front of a painting of her late husband and former...
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May 3, 2024 · Imelda Marcos is a public figure in the Philippines who wielded great power during the 20-year rule of her husband, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos. The woman who would become known as the “Steel Butterfly” for her combination of fashion sense and political resolve was born Imelda Romuáldez.
Imelda is a 2005 film by Ramona Diaz that explores the life and legacy of Imelda Marcos, the controversial and charismatic widow of exiled president Ferdinand Marcos. The film features rare interviews with Imelda herself and examines her role in Philippine politics, culture and society.
