Biography
A new leader for a new decade
In 17 years in public service, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has compiled a distinguished record of achievement as a political leader and public manager, most of it accomplished away from the spotlight. Born to prominent parents who commanded the heights …
Education and family life
Bongbong was born in Manila on September 13, 1957. His father, Ferdinand Edralin Marcos, was the most decorated Filipino hero of World War II and the ninth president of the Philippines from 1966 to 1986. His equally distinguished mother, Imelda …
Architect of Youth Commission
During his first stint in Congress, he made his mark by championing the cause of the Filipino youth and spearheading the passage of the Philippine Youth Commission Act. The law empowers Filipinos at an early age to take an active …
Innovative Governor
It was partly to turn development ideas into practice that he ran for governor of Ilocos Norte in 1998. “I wanted to turn into practice the ideas I learned in school and the policies I helped to pass in Congress,” …
Return to Congress
In the mid-term elections of 2007, Bongbong returned to Congress to represent again the second district of Ilocos Norte. In his second stint as legislator and as deputy minority leader, he has undertaken major initiatives such as: The passage of …
Facing a new decade
With national elections looming in 2010, Bongbong Marcos has come to the decision to seek a seat in the Philippine Senate. He says, “After 17 years as governor and representative of Ilocos Norte, I believe I am more than ready …
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In 17 years in public service, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has compiled a distinguished record of achievement as a political leader and public manager, most of it accomplished away from the spotlight.
