Biography of Ferdinand Romauldez Marcos Jr.

( Bongbong

Marcos)

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., commonly referred

to by the initials PBBM or BBM, is a Filipino politician who is the 17th

and current president of the Philippines. Marcos is also the secretary of

agriculture, holding the post in concurrent capacity. He previously

served as a senator from 2010 to 2016.

I. Early Life and Education

A. Born on September 13, 1957, in Manila Philippines

B. Parents are Ferdinand Marcos, former president and dictator

and Imelda Romauldez Marcos, a former Leyte 2 nd District

representative.

C. Attented La Salle Green Hills elementary School, worth

School in England and the University of Oxford.

D. Enrolled at the Wharton School of Business for a Master of

Business Administration but did not graduate.

II. Political Carreer

A. First Elected as Vive governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980

B. Served as representative of the 2 nd District of Ilocos Norte

from 1992 to 1995 and 2007 to 2010

C. Served as a senator from 2010 to 2016

D. Ran for Vice President in 2016 and lost the election

 E. Elected President of the Philippines in 2022 to present.

PRESIDENT’S GOVERANCE

The governance of Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., also known as

Bongbong Marcos, as the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines, is

marked by his dedication to serving the Filipino people and improving their

quality of life. Marcos, who assumed office on June 30, 2022, has a long

history of public service, starting with his election as Vice Governor of Ilocos

Norte in 1980.

Marcos's presidency is characterized by his commitment to unity, as

evidenced by his campaign slogan "sama-sama tayong babangon muli" (let's

rise together). He envisions a Philippines that prioritizes growth,

collaboration, and a participatory society. Marcos's campaign rallied Filipinos

under a message of unity, which is also reflected in his policy agenda over

the next six years.

According to “Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines (2009)”.

During Bongbong’s time as a Senator of the Republic, he prioritized

providing support to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) through the

authorship of Senate Resolution No. 379, tasking the Senate Committee on

Foreign Relations to look into the remedial measures taken by the

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in protecting the welfare and interests

of OFWs and Filipinos seeking employment in Taiwan.

Bongbong also served for several years as the Chairman of the Senate

Committee on Local Government. Drawing from his considerable experience

serving as Governor of his home province, he strongly advocated for greater

Local Government reform and sought to empower them through the

provision of more extensive, comprehensive, and responsive national

government support.

True to form, he further committed his time in the Senate to pursue his

aspiration of providing Filipinos with sustainable, affordable, and reliable

energy through the Bills and Resolutions he filed such as:

Senate Bill No. 2593: Hydrogen Research, Promotion And Development Act

of 2010

Senate Bill No. 2885: Climate Change Education Act of 2011

Senate Bill No. 410: The Philippine Green Building Act

Senate Bill No.2097: PAGASA Modernization Act (10692)

Senate Resolution No. 622: Energy Infrastructure System

 ADVOCACY

According to “Presidential Action Center of June 2022”. His campaign for

the Presidency was anchored on the theme of unity which found resonance

in the hearts and minds of millions of Filipinos. He invited them to co-create

with him a country that prioritizes growth, collaboration, and a participatory

society. His campaign message of unity and people moving in unison,

strived to give a voice to Filipinos all around the nation, who believe in a

brighter future for themselves and their children; a vision embodied in his

campaign slogan: sama-sama tayong babangon muli.

On the 9th of May 2022, over 50 million Filipinos turned out at polling

stations in the largest demonstration of democracy the country has ever

seen. When the votes were counted, they revealed that 31 million Filipinos

— 58% of those that actually voted — placed their trust in Bongbong

Marcos, becoming elected with the largest vote count of any Presidential

candidate in the nation’s history.

As President, Bongbong Marcos vows to be a leader for every Filipino and

stands steadfast behind his vision of uniting the nation and delivering a

brighter future for the people.

 LEGACY AND CONTRIBUTIONS

According to “Implementation of Laws UPDATE for the Eighteenth

Congress on the Senate of the Philippines of May 2022 and Presidential

Action Center”. During his tenure as Governor of Ilocos Norte from 1998 to

2007, Marcos Jr. transformed the province into a first-class province of

international acclaim, showcasing its natural and cultural destination areas.

He also made Ilocos Norte a pioneer in wind power technology, which serves

as an alternative source of energy not only for the needs of his province but

also for other parts of northern Luzon.

As a Senator from 2010 to 2016, Marcos Jr. authored the landmark law

establishing the Philippine Youth Commission and was instrumental in

advancing the cause of cooperatives. He also devoted most of his

Countryside Development Fund to organizing the cooperatives of teachers

and farmers in his home province.

Marcos Jr.’s portfolio choice is unsurprising, however, considering

his late father’s agricultural programs. During the elder Marcos’ rule,

the Philippines became a rice exporter, after a program aimed at

increasing grain production by offering subsidized loans to farmers for

buying fertilizer and equipment

 As part of his presidential campaign and amid rising food prices,

Marcos Jr. said he intends to revitalize the farming sector to make the

Philippines self-sufficient in food.

 PROBLEMS IN ADMINISTRATIONS

According to “State of the Philippine Nation under Marcos 2.0 of East

Asia Forum”. The Marcos administration increased the focus on

community-based treatment, rehabilitation, education and

reintegration, to curb drug dependence — a clear departure from

punitive approaches to combatting illegal drug use that the Duterte

administration espoused. President Marcos also signalled renewed

emphasis on private sector partnerships and investments, framing the

controversial Maharlika Investment Fund, a new sovereign wealth fund

created and signed into law earlier that same month, as a means to

channel strategic investments into the Philippines ‘without the added

debt burden’. This is a seeming break from the aggressive debt

financing posture of the past years.

President Marcos also emphasised protecting the country’s

sovereign rights and territorial integrity ‘in defence of a rules-based

international order’, signalling the dramatic shift in foreign policy and

bringing the country back to its traditional defence allies, notably the

United States.

Many development stakeholders welcomed the appointment of

some well-known reformists in the Marcos cabinet, and early gains had

clear links to these technocrats. Examples include the direction-setting

Philippine Development Plan, the apparent success in generating

investment pledges for the country and the clarification of the standards

of training of Filipino seafarers. They also include the debt forgiveness

offered to farmers, the proposal on changes in the fisheries code, the

government response to El Nino and the critically important

recalibration in foreign policy.

The Marcos administration has faced several challenges since its

inception in June 2022, including a domestic sugar supply shortage, rising

inflation, and the economic effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The

administration has also dealt with issues related to the country's food

supply, with many Filipinos feeling unsafe on the streets and the country's

drug problem increasing. Marcos's performance and trust ratings have

dropped significantly by the first quarter of 2024, indicating an erosion of

public trust in him and his administration.

 CONCLUSION

Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., also known as PBBM or

BBM, is a Filipino politician who has served as the 17th and current president

of the Philippines since 2022. He was born on September 13, 1957, in

Manila, Philippines, to Ferdinand Marcos and Imelda Marcos, who were both

prominent political figures in the country. He has been serving the Filipinos

for 27 years and achieved major aaccomplisments and enacted laws that are

great help to every citizen. With all his experience in serving the Filipino

people, he can improve the current situation of the Philippines. He has

beneficial platforms for every Filipino with the mission of helping each of

them rise from poverty and envisioning a successful life in the nation.

However, the fact some people don’t believe in his capabilities and

claiming that bong bong marcos is not qualified to be the next president due

to the issues of his late father Marcos Sr. After learning about all of the

Presidential Aspirant’s accomplishments, achievements and contributions, it

is critical that we also learn about his platforms and advocacy.

Some people were not happy, but I think the majority were happy

because they voted for him. There are rallies going on after the election, as

far as I know, but hopefully Bongbong Marcos will be given a chance to

implement his programs for the country. He hasn't even started yet, but

they have already concluded what will happen, and his administration is still

going on today. Marcos Jr. has achieved significant milestones in his political

career, but his administration has been marred by controversy and concerns

about his credibility and integrity. It is important to critically evaluate his

platform and track record in order to make an informed decision about his

leadership.

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“Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
(Bongbong Marcos)”