Marcos Jr. to run for Philippine president
MANILA (Reuters) — The son and namesake of late Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos announced on Tuesday he will run for president in next year's elections, ending months of speculation over his political ambitions.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who is popularly known as "Bongbong," had been touted as a potential candidate for either the presidency or the vice presidency, having been involved in politics since his return in 1991 from exile following his father's 1986 overthrow.
"Join me in this noblest of causes and we will succeed. Together, we will rise again," the 64-year-old said in a speech streamed on social media.
Marcos has served as provincial governor, congressman and senator and ran unsuccessfully for the vice presidency in 2016, a defeat he challenged in the courts. His sister Imee is a senator and mother Imelda a former congresswoman.
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(Marianas Variety)
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