Imelda shows a fiercer side of herself after the gaffes ( " Star and Slave " ) and has vented out her anger against a sickly Ferdinand who is asking for forgiveness from her ( " Poor Me " ) - Imelda claims she will be the one running the country , now that Ferdinand is sick . Apparently , the people do not like what was happening to the Philippines ( " Please Do n't " ) under Imelda 's leadership ; but she is doing crisis control by showcasing international leaders . Unfortunately , Estrella does a tell-all interview ( " Solano Avenue " ) which results into a confrontation between her and old friend Imelda , where she offers Estrella money . When Estrella refuses , Imelda has her imprisoned . Due to growing numbers of riots ( " Riots and Bombs " ) in Manila , Ferdinand declares Martial Law ( " Order 1081 " ) and the ensemble sings of their experiences and suffering : among them is Ninoy , who grows so vocal he is imprisoned . Imelda visits Ninoy in his cell and tells him he should go to the United States and never come back ( " Seven Years " ) . Ninoy goes to the United States but returns ( " Gate 37 " ) only to be assassinated on the tarmac . Ninoy 's mother , Aurora ( " Just Ask the Flowers " ) vents about her son 's death and encourages the people to revolt . Watching her popularity and support crumble before her , Imelda bemoans her loss as an image of Estrella angrily criticizes her ( " Why Do n't You Love Me ? " ) . The situation in the Philippines now out of their control , Imelda and Ferdinand are evacuated from the palace by helicopter , bringing their regime to an end
assassinated on the tarmac
Assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr.
Here Lies Love (musical)