Biography of philippine new president
You're referring to the newly elected President of the Philippines, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.! Here's a brief biography:
Early Life and Education
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr. was born on September 13, 1957, in Manila, Philippines. He is the only son of former President Ferdinand Marcos and former First Lady Imelda Marcos. He has three sisters, Maria Imelda "Imee" Marcos, Benigno "Beng" Marcos, and Aimee Marcos.
Marcos Jr. studied at the Ateneo de Manila University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics in 1978. He later pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration at the University of the Philippines, but did not complete it.
Political Career
Marcos Jr. entered politics in the 1980s, serving as a member of the Philippine House of Representatives from 1987 to 1992. He was a member of the Nacionalista Party, a conservative political party.
In 1992, he ran for Vice President under the ticket of President Fidel Ramos, but lost to Joseph Estrada. He later became a senator in 2010, serving two terms until 2016.
Presidency
In the 2022 Philippine presidential election, Marcos Jr. ran for President under the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and won with a landslide victory, receiving over 31 million votes (58.77% of the total). He defeated his closest rival, Leni Robredo, by a margin of over 16 million votes.
On June 30, 2022, Marcos Jr. was inaugurated as the 17th President of the Philippines, succeeding Rodrigo Duterte. He is the first president from the Marcos family since his father's ouster in 1986.
Personal Life
Marcos Jr. is married to Louise Araneta-Marcos, a businesswoman and daughter of a prominent Filipino businessman. They have three daughters, Andrea, Sofia, and Kylie.
Controversies and Criticisms
Marcos Jr.'s presidency has been marred by controversies and criticisms, including:
- Allegations of human rights abuses and corruption during his father's regime.
- Questions about his qualifications and experience for the presidency.
- Criticisms of his administration's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and economic issues.
- Allegations of nepotism and cronyism in his appointments and policies.
Despite these challenges, Marcos Jr. has vowed to unite the country and promote economic growth and development during his term.