Ferdinand Marcos, the former president of the Philippines, amassed wealth primarily through a combination of political power, corruption, and cronyism during his regime from 1965 to 1986. His government was implicated in various forms of graft and embezzlement, including the diversion of public funds, kickbacks from government contracts, and the accumulation of ill-gotten assets, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, his family's wealth was further augmented through investments and businesses established during and after his presidency. After his ousting, significant portions of this wealth were subject to legal battles and recovery efforts by the Philippine government.
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