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| 1987 |
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| A number of attempted coups occurred. The new constitution was ratified, reintroducing the government structure contained in the 1935 constitution. Elections for the House of Representatives and Senate were held in May. Political life was tumultuous; politicians maneuvered for power in constantly changing alliances and factional struggles, a feature that has continued throughout the post-Marcos era. The government engaged in negotiations with the Mindanao Muslims over the question of autonomy. | 1 |
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| 1988 |
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| Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos were indicted by a New York grand jury for fraud and embezzlement. Provincial elections were held. The U.S. agreed to pay rent for military bases. | 2 |
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| 1989 |
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| Death of Ferdinand Marcos in Hawaii. Imelda Marcos was found not guilty of fraud in New York. A coup attempt against the Aquino government in December was defeated with U.S. assistance. | 3 |
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| 1990 |
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| Negotiations were held with the U.S. concerning the question of military bases. Despite power shortages, economic stagnation, and political violence, the Aquino government remained relatively stable. | 4 |
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| 1991 |
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| Imelda Marcos was permitted to return to the Philippines. | 5 |
| The eruption of Mt. Pinatubo caused widespread damage. | 6 |
| The Senate voted for the removal of U.S. bases. | 7 |
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| 1992 |
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| Elections were held in May for the offices of president and vice president as well as for the Senate and House of Representatives. Aquino did not seek a further term. Fidel Ramos, Aquino's defense secretary and a former general who had played a key role in the overthrow of Marcos, became president. American forces withdrew from their Philippine bases. | 8 |
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| 1993 |
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| José Maria Sison, leader of the NPA, called for the organization to reaffirm its allegiance to Maoist principles, while Ramos sought means to end the insurgency. | 9 |
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| 1994, Jan. 30 |
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| The government signed a cease-fire agreement with the Muslim Separatist group known as the Moro National Liberation Front. | 10 |
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| May 31–June 4 |
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| A conference on human rights abuses in East Timor was held in the Philippines. The Indonesian and Filipino governments tried to prevent the conference. A Filipino coalition to stop the abuses was formed. | 11 |
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