3.1About the President of the Philippines (Co-Pilot) Flashcards

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Personal Information

Bongbong Marcos Full Name:

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Ferdinand “Bongbong” Romualdez Marcos Jr.

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Personal Information

Bongbong Marcos was born on:

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Sept. 13, 1957
67 y/o

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Personal Information

Bongbong Marcos Spouse:

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Louise Araneta-Marcos

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Personald Information

Bongbong Marcos Children:

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Three, including Sandro Marcos:

  • Ferdinand Alexander Araneta Marcos III (Sandro Marcos)
  • Joseph Simon Araneta Marcos
  • William Vincent Araneta Marcos
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Personal Information

Bongbong Marcos Parents:

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Ferdinand Marcos & Imelda Marcos

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Education

Secondary Education (1974):

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Worth School, private boarding school in West Sussex, England.

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Education

After Secondary Education (1978):

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Attended University of Oxford to study social sciences but reportedly did not complete an undergraduate degree; awarded a special diploma in 1978.

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Education

After studying social sciences whilst not completing an undergraduate degree:

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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.

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Political Career

Current Position:

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17th President of the Philippines (since June 30, 2022)

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Political Career

Previous Positions:

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  • 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.

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Notable Policies & Acts:

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  • SIM Registration Act
  • Build Better More 4PH Program
  • Maharlika Investment Fund
  • New Agrarian Emancipation Act
  • Cha-cha reform attempts
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Family & Relatives:

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  • Siblings: Imee Marcos (sister), Irene Marcos (sister)
  • Cousin: House Speaker Martin Romualdez
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Controversies

Relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte:

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Recent reports indicate a strained relationship, with accusations & threats exchanged between them.

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Controversies

Historical Distortion:

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His family’s rule is often associated with authoritarianism & corruption

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