Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

politician Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is the current President of the Philippines, having taken office in June 2022. His administration has been characterized by efforts to restore the Marcos family's political legacy, which includes addressing historical controversies surrounding his father's regime. Marcos Jr. recently criticized former President Duterte's comments about violence against senators, emphasizing the need for democratic processes.

Born on Sep 13, 1957 (68 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
795,478
Power
8,273$
Sentiment
3.62
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Taiwan 5 6.60 0.58% +20% 23,816,775 165,394 $670,000 4,653$
Indonesia 2 3.00 0.22% +0% 273,523,615 598,520 $1,119,000 2,449$
Jamaica 1 5.00 0.08% +0% 2,961,167 2,415 $15,000 12$
United Kingdom 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 67,886,011 29,148 $2,700,000 1,159$
Totals 9 368,187,568 795,477 $4,504,000 8,273$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr himself acknowledged this as a continuing challenge on a visit to inspect a flood control dam that he then found did not exist. 5

BBC: Paralysed by floods, Filipinos ask where the billions meant to protect them went

Taiwan Taiwan: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said that due to the country’s proximity to Taiwan, it cannot remain uninvolved should a conflict erupt in the Taiwan Strait. 7

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: New base in Philippines positioned close to Taiwan

Taiwan Taiwan: Marcos has asserted the Philippines' territorial sovereignty with a steady stance in its dealings with China. 8

Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999: Manila drawn into Taiwan dispute

United Kingdom United Kingdom: The Philippine president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, said the country’s patrol vessels would 'continue to be present' in the area to defend its territory. 7

The Guardian: Chinese warship crashes into own coastguard vessel while chasing Philippine boat in South China Sea | South China Sea