Imelda Marcos vs Jamil Mahuad

Imelda Marcos spearheaded the construction of the CCP complex, including the main theater and the Folk Arts Theater. The project was part of her 'edifice complex' and aimed to promote Filipino arts and culture. It was criticized for its cost during a period of poverty.

President Ferdinand Marcos appointed Imelda Marcos as Governor of Metro Manila. She oversaw the construction of cultural centers, hospitals, and infrastructure projects. However, her tenure was also marked by allegations of corruption and extravagance.

After the fall of the Marcos regime, Imelda fled with her husband to Hawaii on a US Air Force plane. She was later charged with corruption and human rights abuses. The Marcoses left behind an estimated $10 billion in stolen wealth.

After the Marcoses fled, the public discovered Imelda's massive shoe collection in the Malaca

Mahuad signed the Brasilia Presidential Act on October 26, 1998, ending the long-standing border dispute with Peru. The treaty resolved a conflict that had caused multiple wars and established a definitive border, earning Mahuad international recognition.

President Mahuad announced the adoption of the U.S. dollar as Ecuador's official currency on January 9, 2000, to combat hyperinflation and stabilize the economy. The policy ended the sucre's circulation and remains in effect, fundamentally reshaping Ecuador's monetary system.

Following widespread protests led by indigenous groups and a military uprising, Mahuad was forced to resign on January 21, 2000. Vice President Gustavo Noboa assumed power, marking the end of Mahuad's presidency after only 18 months.