Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, sworn in as the 17th president of the Philippines in June 2022, has seen his popularity decline amid a multibillion-dollar corruption scandal and a faltering economy. His administration’s alliance with Vice President Sara Duterte has fractured, and criticism mounts as the country faces rising unemployment and stagnant growth. Political analysts argue that Marcos Jr’s lack of a clear policy direction and reliance on his family’s legacy have left the nation disillusioned.
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