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S5·E11 In Search of the Marcos Millions

Episode
Season 5, Episode 11
Air Date
May 26, 1987
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired May 26, 1987
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Synopsis

The day Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos fled the Philippines in 1986, they left with $8.9 million in jewelry, cash, and bonds. But the Philippine government claims they took much more, plundering the wealth of the nation, stashing it in fake companies and secret bank accounts. Frontline tracked hundreds of millions of dollars of the Marcos money and asked whether the Philippine government will ever get it back.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 5 Episode 11 of Frontline air?

Season 5, Episode 11 ('In Search of the Marcos Millions') originally aired on May 26, 1987.

How long is Season 5 Episode 11 ('In Search of the Marcos Millions')?

The episode follows the standard broadcast runtime for Frontline.

What happens in Frontline Season 5 Episode 11?

The day Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos fled the Philippines in 1986, they left with $8.9 million in jewelry, cash, and bonds. But the Philippine government claims they took much more, plundering the wealth of the nation, stashing it in fake companies and secret bank accounts. Frontline tracked hundreds...

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