Bongbong Marcos is a Filipino politician who served as a senator from 2010 to 2016. He is the sole son of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the former president and dictator, and his wife, former First Lady Imelda Romualdez Marcos.
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Quick Facts
| Real Name | Bongbong Marcos |
| Nick Name | Bongbong |
| Famous As | Politician |
| Age | 66 years old. |
| Birthday | September 13, 1957 |
| Birthplace | Manila, Philippines |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Ethnicity | Mixed |
| Nationality | Philippine |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Height | approx. 5 ft 6 in |
| Weight | approx. 60 Kg |
| Body Measurements | N/A |
| Biceps Size | N/A |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Shoe Size | N/A |
| Girlfriend/Dating | N/A |
| Spouse | Louise |
| Net Worth | $111 million |
Bongbong Marcos Age & Early Life
Bongbong Marcos was born on September 13, 1957, in Manila, Philippines, to Ferdinand E. Marcos and Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez. His father, Ferdinand Sr., held the position of Representative of Ilocos Norte’s Second District at the time of his birth and later became a Senator two years later. Bongbong Marcos attended kindergarten at Institucion Teresiana and primary school at La Salle Greenhills, both located in Manila. In 1970, he relocated to England, where he studied at Worth School, an all-boys Benedictine boarding school.
He continued his education at St Edmund Hall, Oxford, pursuing studies in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE). Despite claiming to have earned a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, he did not complete the degree. Subsequently, he enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, he withdrew from the program after being elected as Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980.
Height & Weight
Bongbong Marcos stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and weighs approximately 60 kilograms. He possesses charming warm black eyes and has black hair. However, details such as his chest-waist-hip measurements, dress size, shoe size, and biceps measurements are not available.
Bongbong Marcos’s Net Worth
What is Bongbong Marcos’s net worth? The prominent figure has garnered significant wealth, positioning him among the wealthiest senators in the Philippines. His riches stem from his political endeavors and various sponsorships. Bongbong boasts real estate valued at $303.5 million, automobiles totaling $16 million, jewelry valued at $15 million, artworks worth $16.7 million, and a condominium unit valued at $85.6 million. As of January 2024, Bongbong Marcos’s net worth is projected to reach $111 million.
Career
- In 1980, Marcos Jr. was elected Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte, running unopposed as a candidate for his father’s Kilusang Bagong Lipunan party, which held sway over the Philippines during martial law. From 1992 to 1995, he served as the Representative of Ilocos Norte’s 2nd congressional district. Subsequently, in 1998, Marcos successfully campaigned for reelection as Governor of Ilocos Norte. After a hiatus, he resumed his role as Representative from 2007 to 2010, before serving as Senator of the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
- Following his defeat, Marcos lodged an election complaint with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal. However, his appeal was ultimately unanimously dismissed after a pilot recount in selected provinces, including Negros Oriental, Iloilo, and Camarines Sur, which saw his opponent, Robredo, increase her lead by 15,093 votes. In 2021, Marcos announced his bid for the presidency in the 2022 Philippine election.
Bongbong Marcos Wife & Marriage
Who is Bongbong Marcos’s wife? Marcos is married to Louise “Liza” Cacho Araneta, and together they have three sons: Ferdinand Alexander III “Sandro” (born in 1994), Joseph Simon (born in 1995), and William Vincent “Vince” (born in 1996). However, there is limited available information about his wife and children.
