 Furthermore, many of the holders of this post have taken an active role in campaigning for the president or have participated in public life through some other manner.Imelda Marcos was given a formal job as Governor of Metro Manila and as Minister of Human Settlements by her husband Ferdinand Marcos during his 21-year rule.She is also the first first lady to enter the world of Philippine politics by winning a seat in the Interim Batasang Pambansa in 1978.