Ferdinand Marcos ruled the Philippines as a dictator from 1972 to 1981 under martial law, citing a "communist threat." His regime was marked by widespread human rights abuses, including thousands of killings, tortures, and disappearances. He and his wife Imelda also plundered billions, earning them a notorious place in history as kleptocrats. The truth stinks, but there it is. X posts from Filipinos who lived through it offer raw, unfiltered accounts—check them out for the real story.