Marcos

American

[mahr-kohs] / ˈmɑr koʊs /

noun

Ferdinand E(dralin) 1917–1989, Philippine political leader: president 1965–86.

Marcos British

/ ˈmɑːkɒs /

noun

Ferdinand ( Edralin ). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986
his wife, Imelda ( Remedios Visitacion Trinidad Romualdez ). born 1929, Filipino politician; governor of Manila (1976–86); notorious for her profligacy as first lady

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Major population centers include cities such as Escondido, Vista and San Marcos in San Diego County, while the district also extends into inland to Temecula, Hemet and Palm Springs in Riverside County.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared a national energy emergency in late March amid rising energy prices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He won his March primary, easily fending off three lesser-known opponents, and will face the winner of the Democratic runoff between state Rep. Vikki Goodwin of Austin and union leader Marcos Vélez.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

Fire Chief Marcos Pajuelo told reporters that the structure of the southern stands appeared to be in good condition.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Marcos and Clara were utterly convincing, especially because the child had no need to look into the crystal ball to guess what her clients wanted to hear.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende

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