Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — His family may have issues, but Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is out to prove he can overcome criticisms of his father’s 20-year strongman rule.
Full Name: Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr
Birthday: September 13, 1957
Birthplace: Ilocos Norte
Party: Nacionalista Party
Marcos maintains he’s a politician independent of his controversial father.
He gave this answer at the CNN Vice Presidential debate following allegations of human rights abuses and ill-gotten wealth during the Marcos regime.
Regarding his family’s alleged hidden wealth, he said, “I cannot give what I do not have.”
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