Description:
(President of Philippines)
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., also known by his nickname Bongbong, is a Filipino politician currently serving as the 17th president of the Philippines. The only son of 10th president and dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., he was only a minor when his father had declared martial law in 1972. Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. was elected Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980 unopposed. He served as Governor of Ilocos Norte from 1983 until his family went into exile after being ousted from power during the People Power Revolution in 1986. He returned to the Philippines after his father’s death and was elected as Representative of Ilocos Norte's 2nd congressional district in 1992. He was elected Governor of Ilocos Norte for a second time in 1998. He again served as a Representative from 2007 to 2010 and then as a senator from the Nacionalista Party in 2010-16. While his vice presidential campaign in 2016 failed, he won a landslide victory running for President of the Philippines in the 2022 election despite receiving international criticism for disinformation and historical negationism to revamp the Marcos brand.
Birthday
September 13, 1957 (Virgo)
Born In
Philippines
Alternative names
Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
City
Manila, Philippines
Spouse/Ex-
Louise Marcos (m. 1993)
Children
Ferdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos, Joseph Simon Araneta Marcos, William Vincent Araneta Marcos
Relatives
Aimee Marcos, Imee Marcos, Irene Marcos
What are Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s political affiliations?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is affiliated with the political party Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the Kilusang Bagong Lipunan (KBL) party.
What is Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s stance on key political issues in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed support for infrastructure development, economic progress, and stronger law enforcement in the Philippines.
Has Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faced any legal or corruption allegations?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has faced allegations of corruption and ill-gotten wealth related to his family's regime during his father's presidency.
What is Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s position on historical issues related to his family's rule in the Philippines?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has defended his family's legacy, portraying his father's presidency as a time of progress and stability for the country.
What are Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s plans for the future of the Philippines if elected to a higher office?
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has outlined plans to focus on economic development, job creation, and national unity if elected to a higher political office in the Philippines.
