In an election that is expected to feature two candidates with the same platform, why vote for Bongbong Marcos? This is an interesting question. Why do people vote for a candidate whose father had made some greatest achievements for the Philippines? The answer is simple: public sentiment. The Philippines’ oligarchs control the country’s most powerful sectors, including giant media networks, such as ABS-CBN. As a result, 76% of new economic growth was ringfenced to the 40 richest families. These oligarchs have been accused of underinvesting in the economy and marginalizing the poor. But that is another story.
In his case, Bongbong is seen as a decisive leader who gets things done. His appeal to Filipinos frustrated with democratic bureaucracy and the temptation of autocratic nostalgia makes him a strong candidate. But there are concerns about Bongbong’s popularity. While his name is still associated with the martial law era, younger Filipinos do not have the same visceral response to his name.
While Duterte’s victory in the 2010 presidential election provides a template for Bongbong, there are also concerns about the future of the country’s democracy. Facebook has become a weapon of choice for the Marcos dictatorship. But what role does social media play in the retelling of the ill-fated regime?
Why vote for Bongbong Marcos? He is a proven leader who can get things done. He is popular among the young, who don’t remember martial law. But he has been accused of playing “grievance politics” by criticizing the military and the government and exploiting their frustrations. Moreover, many Filipinos have no problem with the terrorist group Abu Sayyaf.
The popularity of Bongbong comes from the fact that he has a very famous name. He has always been a “get things done” leader. He appeals to those who are tired of democracy’s bureaucracy and who are willing to give in to autocratic nostalgia. Those who support him are not only adamant that he is the best choice for the country.
While the chances of the Marcos campaign being a great success so far, the EDSA Revolution is a success story in the history of the Philippines. It was launched as a revolution, but the people have not voted for it. Instead, they are enraged by a failure. They blame the military for the problems that the country faces, and they want change. So, why vote for Bongbong Marcos?
The Marcoses are accused of stealing billions of dollars from the Filipino people. Their spending habits made them famous. But even before the EDSA Revolution, the Marcoses’ finances were notoriously shaky. However, in recent years, the election polls have shown that the Marcoses’ campaign is a more viable candidate. The EDSA Revolution, however, was a disaster. The Philippines was under Martial Law.
Despite his father’s dismal record, Bongbong Marcos’ popularity is largely due to his father’s infamous history. The former president’s family ruled the Philippines for 12 years. It is widely known that his daughter idolizes his father and his wife. It is no wonder, then, that the younger generations are more inclined to support her son’s political career. And if they believe the younger generation will elect him as their president, why not?
There are many reasons why people should vote for the son of former president Ferdinand Marcos. The first is that it shows progress in the Philippines. During the 1986 popular revolution, the former president was overthrown. He fled to the US with billions of dollars. The EDSA Revolution failed. The EDSA movement, on the other hand, is a symbol of the nation’s past. The legacy of his father is the Philippines’ history.
The political history of the Marcoses is complex. While his father was a popular leader, they failed to build strong state institutions. The judiciary in the Philippines is notoriously underfunded and prone to corruption and miscarriage of justice. In other words, impunity is a part of the system. So, why vote for the son of the late President? If you want to make sure that the government is doing a good job, you should not be scared of the future of the Marcoses.