Final answer:
Ferdinand Marcos declared martial law to extend his presidency and, with Imelda Marcos, was implicated in corruption and human rights abuses, leading to their removal from power in the Philippines through the People Power Revolution.
Step-by-step explanation:
Some major incidents that occurred during the regime of Ferdinand Marcos in the Philippines included his declaration of martial law in 1972 and his rule alongside his wife, Imelda Marcos, until they were ousted in 1986. Marcos declared martial law on the pretext of fighting Communist insurgents and Islamic separatism but used this power to perpetrate widespread human rights abuses and maintain his hold on the presidency beyond the constitutional two-term limit. The assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino in 1983, sparked massive protests that contributed to the Marcoses' ousting, known as the People Power Revolution, in 1986. After fleeing to Hawaii, allegations surfaced regarding the billions of dollars embezzled by the couple from the Philippines' public funds. Ferdinand Marcos eventually died in exile in 1989.