During this man's rule, the Coconut Palace was built for a Papal visit.
During this man's rule, the Coconut Palace was built for a Papal visit. Late in his life, he was the subject of racketeering charges for his purchases of the Herald Center and the Crown Building. The Catholic station Radio Veritas helped coordinate the overthrow of this man, which was influenced by his former Minister of Defense, Juan Ponce Enrile, and cardinal Jaime (*) Sin. His rule was rocked by student protests at his residence of Malacanang Palace during the first quarter of university classes, and he declared martial law in Proclamation No. 1081. His wife Imelda, known as the "Iron Butterfly," collected 2,700 pairs of shoes. The People Power Revolution brought down his government after he was accused of ordering the killing of Benigno Aquino. For 10 points, name this longtime president of the Philippines.
During this man's rule, the Coconut Palace was built for a Papal visit.
Ferdinand Marcos