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Who Was Ferdinand Marcos?
Ferdinand Marcos, born on September 11, , in Ilocos Norte province, was a member of the Philippine House of Representatives () and Senate () before winning the presidential election. After winning a second term, he declared martial law in , establishing with wife Imelda an autocratic regime based on widespread favoritism that eventually lead to economic stagnation and recurring reports of human rights violations. Marcos held onto the presidency until , when his people rose against his dictatorial rule and he was forced to flee. He died on September 28, in exile in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Net Worth
When the Marcoses went into exile, they took with them a reported $15 million. However, the government of the Philippines was aware Marcos had collected a far larger fortune. The country's supreme court estimated he had amassed $10 billion while in office.
Wife Imelda Marcos & Children
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The President
FERDINAND ROMUALDEZ MARCOS JR.
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. was voted as the 17th President of the Republic of the Philippines on 09 May and 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.
He has dedicated his life to serving the Filipino people for over two decades. His long and faithful service has been one characterized by his genuine care for the welfare of his constituents, and a firm determination to elevate the quality of life of every Filipino.
Early Life
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr., commonly referred to as Bongbong and by the initials BBM, was born on the 13th of September in the town of Batac, Ilocos Norte. He attended La Salle Greenhills elementary school (), and completed his secondary education at Worth School in West Sussex, England (). He earned a Special Diploma in Social Studies from Oxford University (). Bongbong subsequ