In 17 years in public service, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has compiled a distinguished record of achievement as a political leader and public manager, most of it accomplished away from the spotlight.
Born to prominent parents who commanded the heights of public life during their time, Bongbong was drawn early to the challenge of public service. At 23, he was elected vice-governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980.
But in 1986, after the EDSA Revolution, he was forced to leave the country in exile. While he was away, his thoughts were not far from the country, as he continued to study and develop his skills, with the plan to return to the Philippines in mind.
Braving the possibility of arrest from the new regime, Bongbong was the first of his family to return to the country. Despite all the stigma that he had to endure, in 1992 he was elected to the House of Representatives as representative for the second district of Ilocos Norte. As an opposition congressman, he authored the landmark act establishing the Philippine Youth Commission.
In 1998, he ran and won for the first of three terms as governor of Ilocos Norte. In his nine years as governor, he transformed Ilocos Norte into a first-class province, a major tourism destination, and a pioneer in harnessing windpower for energy.
In 2007, he returned to the House of Representatives, where he is now Deputy Minority Leader. Despite being an opposition leader, he has successfully championed the passage of significant legislation, including the country’s Baselines Law.
Swinging from the executive to the legislative in public service is no big deal for Bongbong Marcos. In the executive he has proven his mettle as a leader and manager; in the legislative, he has shown leadership in the making of public policy.
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