Bongbong Marcos
Some of the key events about Bongbong Marcos
- 1975Graduated from St. Edmund Hall, Oxford with a Special Diploma in Social Studies
- 1975Failed to complete his undergraduate degree at Oxford University despite claiming to have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
- 1980Elected as Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte at the age of 23
- 1983Became Governor of Ilocos Norte, serving three terms
- 1986Faced allegations of involvement in the misuse of $5 million worth of Japanese war reparations meant for Ilocos Norte
- 1992Elected to the House of Representatives, representing the 2nd District of Ilocos Norte
- 1995Convicted of tax evasion for failure to file income tax returns from 1982 to 1985
- 2007Returned to the House of Representatives for a second term
- 2007Implicated in the "Hello Garci" election fraud scandal during the 2004 presidential elections
- 2010Elected to the Senate of the Philippines, placing 7th overall
- 2011Accused of benefiting from ill-gotten wealth amassed during his father's regime
- 2015Criticized for downplaying human rights abuses committed during his father's martial law era
- 2016Ran for Vice President of the Philippines, finishing as the first runner-up
- 2016Lost the vice-presidential election amid allegations of electoral fraud
- 2018Won an electoral protest case before the Presidential Electoral Tribunal
- 2018Fined and disqualified from holding public office for failing to file income tax returns while in office
- 2020Spread misinformation about COVID-19, claiming it was a "man-made" virus
- 2021Announced candidacy for President of the Philippines
- 2022Won the presidential election with over 31 million votes, the highest number in Philippine electoral history
- 2022Faced widespread criticism for refusing to acknowledge and apologize for human rights violations during his father's presidency
Disclaimer: This material is written based on information taken from open sources, including Wikipedia, news media, podcasts, and other public sources.
Bongbong Marcos Latest news
Popular
Wall Street veteran picked for top Treasury job after dramatic selection process
Putin tests new unstoppable missile in Ukraine while West watches closely
Ten global events that shook the world this week - can you guess them all?
Ghana's market transforms trash to runway treasure in unexpected ways
US missiles decision leads to unexpected moves in Ukraine situation
Trump's comeback could shake up Southeast Asian politics - here is how
Former president Trump might return to office next year bringing major changes to Southeast Asia. His focus on China and different approach to regional partnerships could re-shape local political landscape
Southeast Asia prepares for Trump's possible White House comeback in 2025
Trumpʼs potential return to presidency brings new dynamics to Southeast Asian politics. His focus on China containment and less attention to democratic values could reshape regional partnerships
Mass evacuation starts in Philippines as new typhoon approaches Luzon region
Northern Philippines faces fourth typhoon threat after three devastating storms hit region in past month. **Ferdinand Marcos Jr** skips international forum to lead emergency response in affected areas
New Philippines laws about sea rights make China unhappy
Philippines took steps to protect its sea territory rights with two new laws signed by their president today. China quickly showed its disagreement by calling Philippines ambassador for a serious talk