Philippine presidential election and referendum 1981 Tags: Election.A presidential election in the Philippines was held on June 16 1981. President Ferdinand E. Marcos of the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) defeated retired general and World War II veteran Alejo Santos of the Nacionalista Party in a landslide victory. thumbnail affiliation Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, Nacionalista Party country Philippines start date 1981-06-16 title Philippine presidential election 1981 Learn more... Loading...