Marcos

American  

[mahr-kohs] / ˈmɑr koʊs /

noun

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

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Marcos British  

/ ˈmɑːkɒs /

noun

1. Ferdinand ( Edralin ). 1917–89, Filipino statesman; president of the Philippines from 1965; deposed and exiled in 1986

2. 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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Example Sentences

President Ferdinand Marcos also said that grounding planes due to a shortage of fuel is a "distinct possibility" after some of the country's airlines were told that they cannot refuel their jets abroad.

From BBC

"Nothing is off the table," President Ferdinand Marcos said.

From BBC

Marcos had promised to look for new sources of oil as the country had been relying on supplies that pass through the Strait of Hormuz for 98% of its requirements.

From BBC

Earlier this week, the Philippines declared a state of emergency to stabilize the country’s energy sector in the face of an “imminent danger of a critically low energy supply,” according to an executive order signed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

From The Wall Street Journal

President Ferdinand Marcos said Wednesday that the Philippines was casting a wide net in its search for fuel, with the country's dwindling stocks expected to last only another 45 days.

From Barron's