This began what was later known as the 'Eleven-Day Whirlwind', where Ferdinand, with the help of Guevarra, courted Imelda for 11 days. After comparing heights and confirming that he was at least an inch taller than her, Ferdinand immediately decided to pursue her in marriage. Imelda, on the other hand, knew very little of the 36-year-old Congressman, despite his prestige. At that time, Ferdinand already knew of Imelda and her reputation not only as a member of the prominent Romualdez clan, but also as a party in the Miss Manila Controversy of 1953. During a recess, Imelda caught Ferdinand's eye, and he asked his journalist friend José Guevarra of The Manila Times, to introduce him to Imelda. Ferdinand was part of the opposition team who led the argument against the budget, while Imelda was there accompanied by her cousin, Paz Romualdez to visit her cousin Danieling, who was the Speaker of the House.

Imelda and Ferdinand Marcos officially met on 6 April 1954 at the Philippine Congress, during a budget hearing of then President Ramon Magsaysay. Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Ilocos Norte's2nd District Member of the Philippine House of Representatives from Leyte's1st District

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