Fourth inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos
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The fourth inauguration of Ferdinand Marcos as the tenth president of the Philippines took place on Tuesday, February 25, 1986, at Malacañang Palace in Manila. The inauguration marked the commencement of the fourth term (and final term) of Ferdinand Marcos as president. Marcos eventually stepped down as president a few hours later while the 3-day mass demonstrations were taking place.
Background
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Inaugural events
On February 25, 1986, hours after Corazon Aquino took her oath as president of the Philippines, Marcos held his own inauguration at the Malacañang Palace, attended by thousands of his loyal supporters. Foreign dignitaries were unable to attend for security reasons. Marcos would emerged from the balcony of the Maharlika Hall in front of his loyalists who were waving Philippine flags, thanking him for their trust and support for 20 years.
Television coverage
The coverage of the inauguration was televised over RPN channel 9, owned by Marcos crony Roberto Benedicto, as the government's primary station channel 4 was taken over by rebels. However, it was cut-off as rebel soldiers captured the transmitter facility of channel 9.