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Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.

 
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Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.

Representative, 2nd District of Ilocos Norte
In office
1992 – 1995
2007 – incumbent

Governor of Ilocos Norte
In office
1983 – 1986
1998 – 2007

Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte
In office
1980 – 1983

Born September 13, 1957 (1957-09-13) (age 52)
Manila, Philippines
Political party KBL (1980-present)
Spouse(s) Louise Araneta-Marcos
Religion Roman Catholic

Ferdinand Emmanuel Romualdez Marcos, Jr. (born September 13, 1957), also known as Bong-Bong Marcos is the only son of Ferdinand E. Marcos, the former president of the Philippines (1965-1986), and former First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos. He is currently the representative and former governor of Ilocos Norte. He is married to Louise Araneta Marcos and resides at Batac, Ilocos Norte.

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Education

Marcos attended Georgetown Preparatory School in Rockville, Maryland for high school, and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Oxford University. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration from Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Political career

Vice Governor (1980-1983)

His political career started with his election to Ilocos Norte's vice-gubernatorial post in 1980. His term expired in 1983.

Governor (1983-1986)

When he was elected as governor, and he served in office until 1986.

Representative (1992-1995)

He then was elected as Representative of the 2nd district of Ilocos Norte in the Congress of the Philippines, serving from 1992 until 1995. After an unsuccessful run for a seat in the Philippine Senate.

Governor (1998-2007)

He again was elected to the gubernatorial post in 1998, serving for three consecutive terms ending in 2007.

Representative (2007-present)

He ran, unopposed, for the congressional seat in the 2007 Philippine Elections, which was previously held by his older sister Imee [1].

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