1983: Philippines

Archives consist of articles that originally appeared in Collier's Year Book (for events of 1997 and earlier) or as monthly updates in Encarta Yearbook (for events of 1998 and later). Because they were published shortly after events occurred, they reflect the information available at that time. Cross references refer to Archive articles of the same year.

Philippines President Ferdinand E. Marcos retained his hold on the government this year but came under increasing criticism as a result of the August assassination of opposition leader Benigno Aquino, Jr. Economic problems worsened, and insurgencies persisted in portions of the archipelago. ...