Bongbong Marcos
Ferdinand "Bongbong" Romualdez Marcos Jr., commonly referred to by the initials BBM or PBBM, is a Filipino politician who has served as the 17th president of the Philippines since 2022. He is the second child and only son of 10th president Ferdinand Marcos and former first lady Imelda Marcos.
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Jul 23, 2026
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The Philippine President's government directly confronts China over the Second Thomas Shoal clash, overshadowing ASEAN meetings.
Market liberals back Marcos for standing firm against Chinese aggression, but worry his stance may escalate tensions without broader ASEAN unity.