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Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
President
About
Filipino politician and son of former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and Imelda Marcos. He held local offices in Ilocos Norte, served as a member of the House of Representatives, governor, and senator, ran for vice president in 2016, and was elected president in 2022.
Career Timeline
Election as Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte
Bongbong Marcos entered public service at the age of 23, marking the start of his political career in his home province.
Inclusion in Guinness World Records for Greatest Government Robbery
A record originally attributed to his father’s administration remains a point of contention for Bongbong Marcos as a co-defendant in various recovery cases.
Tax Evasion Conviction
The Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) found Marcos guilty of multiple counts of failing to file income tax returns and pay corresponding taxes.
Establishment of the Bangui Wind Farm
During his tenure as Governor of Ilocos Norte, Marcos spearheaded the development of the first wind farm in Southeast Asia.
Passage of the PAGASA Modernization Act
As a Senator, Marcos co-authored and championed the modernization of the country’s weather bureau.
Oxford University Special Diploma Controversy
A long-standing dispute regarding Marcos’s educational credentials was clarified by the University of Oxford, confirming he did not obtain a full degree.
Voluntary Drug Testing for Cocaine
During his 2022 presidential campaign, Marcos underwent a voluntary drug test at St. Luke’s Medical Center to address public rumors regarding his lifestyle.
Largest Margin of Victory in a Presidential Election
Marcos was officially declared the winner of the 2022 Philippine presidential election with an unprecedented majority vote.
Philippine Onion Crisis
Retail prices of onions in the Philippines skyrocketed to as high as ₱700 per kilogram, making them among the most expensive in the world and exceeding the price of meat.
Investigation into the "Onion Cartel" and Economic Sabotage
President Marcos ordered a formal investigation into the hoarding, smuggling, and price-fixing of onions, labeling these acts as "economic sabotage."
Enactment of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act
President Marcos signed a law condoning the debts of agrarian reform beneficiaries to alleviate the financial burden on farmers.
Implementation of Executive Order No. 39
President Marcos imposed a nationwide price ceiling on regular-milled and well-milled rice to combat soaring retail prices and alleged hoarding by traders.
Allegations of Illegal Drug Use and "Narco-list" Claims
Former President Rodrigo Duterte publicly accused President Bongbong Marcos of being a "drug addict" and claimed he was once included on a government drug watch list.
Diversion of ₱89.9 Billion PhilHealth Excess Funds
The Department of Finance (DOF) issued a circular directing PhilHealth to remit ₱89.9 billion in "unused" subsidies back to the national treasury to fund unprogrammed appropriations.
Philippines as Top Global Gold Seller
Financial reports identified the Philippines as the largest net seller of gold among central banks globally during the first half of 2024.
Supreme Court Temporary Restraining Order on PhilHealth Fund Transfer
The Supreme Court of the Philippines issued a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to halt the further transfer of PhilHealth’s excess funds to the national treasury.
Veto of Redundant Flood Control Allocations
President Marcos used his line-item veto power to strike ₱16.7 billion from the 2025 National Budget to prevent fund duplication.
Allegations of the "Most Corrupt Budget in History"
Former President Rodrigo Duterte and Representative Isidro Ungab alleged that the 2025 National Budget was the "most corrupt in history," claiming it contained "blank" entries.
"Blanks" in the 2025 Bicameral Budget Report
Several lawmakers confirmed the presence of blank spaces in the 2025 budget's bicameral report, leading to a constitutional debate over the document's legitimacy.
Supreme Court Challenges and the "Liability Fund" Debate
The Supreme Court canceled scheduled oral arguments on the constitutionality of the MIF, prolonging the legal uncertainty surrounding its creation.
Flood Control Projects Scandal ("Philippines Under Water")
A Senate investigation was launched into ₱987 billion in flood control funds after widespread flooding exposed alleged "ghost projects" and massive kickbacks.
"Philippines Under Water" Senate Investigation
The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee launched a massive investigation into ₱987 billion in flood control funds following allegations of "ghost projects" and contractor monopolies.
Alleged Links to 1MDB Fraudster Patrick Mahony
The MIC and House Speaker Martin Romualdez faced public scrutiny following investigative reports alleging that a convicted 1MDB fraudster was advising the fund.
Familial Accusations of Chronic Drug Use
Senator Imee Marcos publicly alleged that her brother, President Bongbong Marcos, has struggled with a long-standing drug addiction.
Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
2021 - Present
Nacionalista Party
2009 - 2021
Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
1978 - 2009