melda Marcos is a Filipino politician and widow of former President

Imelda Marcos

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Nick Name: Imelda R. Marcos

Also Known As: Imelda Remedios Visitación Romuáldez

Nationality: Filipino

Religion: Roman Catholicism

Political Ideology: Nacionalista (1965-1978; 2009–present), Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (1978–present)

Born On: 02 July 1929 AD    Famous 2nd July Birthdays

Zodiac Sign: Cancer    Famous Cancerians

Born In: Manila

Father: icente Orestes Romuáldez

Mother: Remedios Trinidad

Siblings: Benjamin Trinidad Romualdez, Concepcion Trinidad Romualdez, Alita Trinidad Romualdez, Armando Trinidad Romualdez, Alfredo Trinidad Romualdez

Spouse: Ferdinand Marcos

Children: Imee Marcos, Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Irene Marcos-Araneta, Aimee Marcos

Education: St. Paul University-Manila

Imelda Marcos is a Filipino politician and widow of former President of the Philippines. Known for her flamboyant lifestyle, she took an active role in the political life of her husband, Ferdinand Marcos. The Marcos used their political supremacy to accrue private wealth by corruptly tapping external aid, loans and the profits of private companies into their bank accounts. She, along with her husband, fled to Hawaii after a coupe in 1986. Her husband Ferdinand Marcos died in exile in 1989 and Imelda returned to the Philippines contested for presidency in 1992. Predictably, she won a very small percentage of the vote. During her time as the first lady, she journeyed around the world, spent extravagantly and was elected to the national congress. She became infamous for her wasteful ways and came to be known for her large and ostentatious collection of jewelery, property, shoes, clothes and other luxurious items. While millions of countrymen suffered in poverty, the Marcos' lived a hedonistic, over-the-top life, which not only affected their public image but also led to various corruption-related charges.
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