3.1About the President of the Philippines (Co-Pilot) Flashcards
Personal Information
Bongbong Marcos Full Name:
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr.
Personal Information
Bongbong Marcos was born on:
Sept. 13, 1957
67 y/o
Personal Information
Bongbong Marcos Spouse:
Louise Araneta-Marcos
Personald Information
Bongbong Marcos Children:
Three, including Sandro Marcos:
- Ferdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos III (Sandro Marcos)
- Joseph Simon Araneta Marcos
- William Vincent Araneta Marcos
Personal Information
Bongbong Marcos Parents:
Ferdinand Marcos & Imelda Marcos
Education
Secondary Education (1974):
Worth School, private boarding school in West Sussex, England.
Education
After Secondary Education (1978):
Attended University of Oxford to study social sciences but reportedly did not complete an undergraduate degree; awarded a special diploma in 1978.
Education
After studying social sciences whilst not completing an undergraduate degree:
Bongbong enrolled (1979-81) in the business administration graduate program at the Wharton School of Business of the University of Pennsylvania; however, he did not graduate.
Political Career
Current Position:
17th President of the Philippines (since June 30, 2022)
Political Career
Previous Positions:
- Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte (1981)
- Governor of Ilocos Norte (1983-86 & 1998-2007)
- Member of the House Representatives for Ilocos Norte’s 2nd district twice (1992-95 & 2007-10)
- Member of the Senate (2010-16)
While serving as senator,Bongbong worked on resolutions to support Filipinos working overseas and on environment-related projects.
Notable Policies & Acts:
- SIM Registration Act
- Build Better More 4PH Program
- Maharlika Investment Fund
- New Agrarian Emancipation Act
- Cha-cha reform attempts
Family & Relatives:
- Siblings: Imee Marcos (sister), Irene Marcos (sister)
- Cousin: House Speaker Martin Romualdez
Controversies
Relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte:
Recent reports indicate a strained relationship, with accusations & threats exchanged between them.
Controversies
Historical Distortion:
His family’s rule is often associated with authoritarianism & corruption