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Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.

Marcos’ main goal is to unite the country — something he could not emphasize enough in his proclamation rally speech, where he mentioned the Filipino word equivalent of “unity” 21 times.

By VERA Files

Oct 28, 2024

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  • Age: 64 (Date of birth: Sept. 13, 1957)
  • Ballot Number: 3
  • Highest educational attainment:
    • Oxford University, Special diploma in Social Studies (not an undergraduate degree)
    • Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, Masters in Business Administration (dropped-out)
  • Political party: Partido Federal ng Pilipinas
  • Endorsed by: Kilusang Bagong Lipunan, Hugpong ng Pagbabago, Lakas–Christian Muslim Democrats, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban, Cusi faction), Pwersa ng Masang Pilipino, Labor Party of the Philippines, Partido Lakas ng Manggagawang Pilipino, National Unity Party, Nacionalista Party

Marcos’ main goal is to unite the country — something he could not emphasize enough in his proclamation rally speech, where he mentioned the Filipino word equivalent of “unity” 21 times.

A Marcos presidency also promises more employment opportunities and job security: a ‘jab to jobs’ pandemic response, support for micro, small, and medium enterprises through lower taxes and tax holidays, and investments in the agriculture sector, among others.

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