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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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Imelda Marcos spent more than 20 years as the first lady of the Philippines before being driven from power. She became infamous for her lavish spending habits before returning to...
Mar 5, 2024 · Former Philippine first lady Imelda Marcos, the mother of the country's current president and the widow of an ousted dictator, has been hospitalized with pneumonia.
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...
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Nov 9, 2018 · MANILA — A Philippine court on Friday sentenced Imelda R. Marcos, the country’s flamboyant former first lady, to a minimum of 42 years in prison for creating private foundations to hide her...
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.
