Bongbong Marcos- Bio, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Marriage, Height
Bongbong Marcos, a Filipino politician, served as a senator from 2010 to 2016. He is the singular offspring of Ferdinand Marcos Sr., the former president and dictator, and Imelda Romualdez Marcos, the former First Lady.
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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, born on September 13, 1957, in Manila, Philippines, is the son of Ferdinand E. Marcos and Imelda Remedios Visitacion Romualdez.
His father, Ferdinand Sr., was a Representative of Ilocos Norte’s Second District when Bongbong was born, later becoming a Senator two years later. Bongbong Marcos attended Institucion Teresiana for kindergarten and La Salle Greenhills in Manila for primary schooling.
In 1970, Marcos moved to England, where he lived and studied at Worth School, an all-boys Benedictine boarding school.
He then pursued studies in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics (PPE) at Oxford’s St Edmund Hall. Despite his later disputed claims of earning a BA in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, he did not complete the degree.
Subsequently, Marcos enrolled in the Master of Business Administration program at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School of Business in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. However, he did not finish the program, citing his resignation after being elected Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980.
Height & Weight
Bongbong Marcos stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches and has a weight of around 60 kg. He possesses charming warm black eyes and black hair. However, details regarding his chest-waist-hip measurements, dress size, shoe size, biceps, and other physical measurements are not available.
Bongbong Marcos’s Net Worth
What is the net worth of Bongbong Marcos? The prominent figure has gathered substantial wealth, placing him among the wealthiest senators in the Philippines. His riches stem from his political career and various sponsorships.
Bongbong owns real estate valued at $303.5 million, automobiles worth $16 million, jewels valued at $15 million, artworks worth $16.7 million, and a condominium unit worth $85.6 million. As of January 2024, Bongbong Marcos’s net worth is anticipated to be $111 million.
Career
- In 1980, Marcos Jr. secured the position of Vice Governor of Ilocos Norte, running unopposed on behalf of his father’s Kilusang Bagong Lipunan party, which held significant influence in the Philippines during martial law.
- From 1992 to 1995, he served as the Representative of Ilocos Norte’s 2nd congressional district. In 1998, Marcos successfully campaigned for and was re-elected as the Governor of Ilocos Norte.
- After a hiatus, he resumed his role as Representative from 2007 to 2010, followed by a term as a Senator in the Philippines from 2010 to 2016.
- Following the 2016 election loss, Marcos contested the results by filing an election complaint with the Presidential Electoral Tribunal. Despite a pilot recount in selected provinces, including Negros Oriental, Iloilo, and Camarines Sur, his appeal was unanimously denied.
- The recount widened Vice President Robredo’s lead by 15,093 votes. In 2021, Marcos announced his candidacy for the 2022 Philippine presidential election.
Bongbong Marcos Wife & Marriage
Bongbong 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 no available information regarding details about his wife and children.
