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Why was Enrile's influence reduced in the Marcos administration by the 1980s?
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The answer lies within the Marcos government's evolving power structure. After declaring Martial Law in the 1970s, Marcos sought to strengthen his control. This led to the rise of new factions within his administration, gradually diminishing Enrile's influence as other individuals and entities gained prominence and competed for favor with the President.
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