Carlos Polestico Garcia1941
Elected Senator
Philippines · Government / Government of Philippines. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Elected Senator
First President of the Philippines to be re-elected
Appointed President of the Philippines, 3rd term, after staging rigged elections
Opposes Ferdinand Marco who she holds responsible for her husbands assassination
Marcos rigs the election results & claims victory for himself. A united front defeats Marcos
Wins an election following the assassination of her husband Benigno Aquino
Resigns from office without seeking re-election
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