In 17 years in public service, Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. has compiled a distinguished record of achievement as a political leader and public manager, most of it accomplished away from the spotlight.
Born to prominent parents who commanded the heights of public life during their time, Bongbong was drawn early to the challenge of public service. At 23, he was elected vice-governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980.
But in 1986, after the EDSA Revolution, he was forced to leave the country in exile. While he was away, his thoughts were not far from the country, as he continued to study and develop his skills, with the plan to return to the Philippines in mind.
Braving the possibility of arrest from the new regime, Bongbong was the first of his family to return to the country. Despite all the stigma that he had to endure, in 1992 he was elected to the House of Representatives as representative for the second district of Ilocos Norte. As an opposition congressman, he authored the landmark act establishing the Philippine Youth Commission.
In 1998, he ran and won for the first of three terms as governor of Ilocos Norte. In his nine years as governor, he transformed Ilocos Norte into a first-class province, a major tourism destination, and a pioneer in harnessing windpower for energy.
In 2007, he returned to the House of Representatives, where he is now Deputy Minority Leader. Despite being an opposition leader, he has successfully championed the passage of significant legislation, including the countrys Baselines Law.
Swinging from the executive to the legislative in public service is no big deal for Bongbong Marcos. In the executive he has proven his mettle as a leader and manager; in the legislative, he has shown leadership in the making of public policy.
During his first stint in Congress, he made his mark by championing the cause of the Filipino youth and spearheading the passage of the Philippine Youth Commission Act. The law empowers Filipinos at an early age to take an active role in the civic and political life of the nation.
The historic act reflects a fundamental part of Bongbongs vision and understanding of Philippine society. In his view, the Philippines is a predominantly young country young in population, young in outlook, and with its eyes turned towards the future rather than the past. This young population gives the nation a large human resource base which, harnessed and educated properly, can propel Philippine society into the heights of modernization and development.
This population phenomenon called the demographic dividend by David Bloom of Harvard University has accounted for the economic miracle in Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong in the 80s, and now in China and India. The same, in Bongbongs view, will drive the Philippines to full modernization and development.
He is also remembered as the largest contributor to the cause of cooperatives development. He devoted almost all his Countryside Development Fund (CDF) to organizing cooperatives of teachers and farmers in his home province.
It was partly to turn development ideas into practice that he ran for governor of Ilocos Norte in 1998. I wanted to turn into practice the ideas I learned in school and the policies I helped to pass in Congress, he says. Being an executive is a different challenge.
As Ilocos Norte governor from 1998 to 2007, Bongbong recorded major achievements:
* He transformed a third-class province into a first-class one (based on income) within his first term.
* With 73% of the provincial population dependent on agriculture, he raised agricultural productivity in the province by focusing on rice production and cash crops like vegetables and tobacco. He invested resources in hybrid seedlings production that underpinned the agricultural transformation.
* He set up a successful program for cooperatives development in the province that greatly helped in the economic development of Ilocos Norte.
* He turned the province into a major tourism destination by improving infrastructure, developing the provinces special natural attractions, and capitalizing on Laoag Citys being an international gateway into the country.
* He turned his province into a model for public health care by providing 100% of his provincemates with health insurance.
* He harnessed wind power as an alternative source of energy for his province (generating 34 megawatts of power at last count), making Ilocos Norte a model for other regions.
By the end of his three terms in 2007, Ilocos Norte stood tall as a progressive medium-sized Philippine province, a cohesive community, and a highly popular destination for foreign and domestic tourists.
Tiangco endorses Bongbong in Navotas
22 March 2010
Mayor Toby Tiangco on Monday endorsed to his constituents the candidacy of Nacionalista Party senatorial bet Bongbong Marcos during the flag ceremony at the Navotas City Hall.
Ibalik natin sa senado ang mga taong may talino at kakayahan na mapaunlad ang ating bansa, said Tiangco, whose wife Michelle is Bongbongs cousin.
He also told his constituents some of Bongbongs accomplishments as local executive in Ilocos Norte.
Maraming parte ng bansa ang nakakaranas ng energy crisis at rice shortage pero hindi ang Ilocos Norte dahil sa mga proyekto at programa ni Bongbong, said Tiangco.
The wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte the first of its kind in the Philippines and the biggest in Southeast Asia is a brainchild of Bongbong.
It generates around 25 megawatts of power or an equivalent of 40-percent of the provinces energy requirement.
Ilocos Norte also produces 300-percent of its rice requirements mainly because of Bongbongs initiative to focus on rice farming.
Tiangco proceeded to accompany Bongbong in a motorcade around Navotas.
Bongbong for his part promised to be the voice of local government units in the national government.
Ilalapit po natin muli sa mga karaniwang mamamayan ang ating pamahalaan, said Bongbong.
During his first stint in Congress, he made his mark by championing the cause of the Filipino youth and spearheading the passage of the Philippine Youth Commission Act. The law empowers Filipinos at an early age to take an active role in the civic and political life of the nation.
The historic act reflects a fundamental part of Bongbongs vision and understanding of Philippine society. In his view, the Philippines is a predominantly young country young in population, young in outlook, and with its eyes turned towards the future rather than the past. This young population gives the nation a large human resource base which, harnessed and educated properly, can propel Philippine society into the heights of modernization and development.
This population phenomenon called the demographic dividend by David Bloom of Harvard University has accounted for the economic miracle in Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong in the 80s, and now in China and India. The same, in Bongbongs view, will drive the Philippines to full modernization and development.
He is also remembered as the largest contributor to the cause of cooperatives development. He devoted almost all his Countryside Development Fund (CDF) to organizing cooperatives of teachers and farmers in his home province.
fragileX let's keep hoping na sana magiging effective si sen. bongbong sa senado gaya ng ginawa niya sa ilocos norte. ang ayaw ko kasi sa senado puro paratang ang ginagawa nila, puro inggetera ang ilang kaya hindi umaasenso ang bansa dahil sa bangayan nilang walang kuwenta :bop:
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In 17 years in public service, Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. has compiled a distinguished record of achievement as a political leader and public manager, most of it accomplished away from the spotlight.
Born to prominent parents who commanded the heights of public life during their time, Bongbong was drawn early to the challenge of public service. At 23, he was elected vice-governor of Ilocos Norte in 1980.
But in 1986, after the EDSA Revolution, he was forced to leave the country in exile. While he was away, his thoughts were not far from the country, as he continued to study and develop his skills, with the plan to return to the Philippines in mind.
Braving the possibility of arrest from the new regime, Bongbong was the first of his family to return to the country. Despite all the stigma that he had to endure, in 1992 he was elected to the House of Representatives as representative for the second district of Ilocos Norte. As an opposition congressman, he authored the landmark act establishing the Philippine Youth Commission.
In 1998, he ran and won for the first of three terms as governor of Ilocos Norte. In his nine years as governor, he transformed Ilocos Norte into a first-class province, a major tourism destination, and a pioneer in harnessing windpower for energy.
In 2007, he returned to the House of Representatives, where he is now Deputy Minority Leader. Despite being an opposition leader, he has successfully championed the passage of significant legislation, including the countrys Baselines Law.
Swinging from the executive to the legislative in public service is no big deal for Bongbong Marcos. In the executive he has proven his mettle as a leader and manager; in the legislative, he has shown leadership in the making of public policy.
During his first stint in Congress, he made his mark by championing the cause of the Filipino youth and spearheading the passage of the Philippine Youth Commission Act. The law empowers Filipinos at an early age to take an active role in the civic and political life of the nation.
The historic act reflects a fundamental part of Bongbongs vision and understanding of Philippine society. In his view, the Philippines is a predominantly young country young in population, young in outlook, and with its eyes turned towards the future rather than the past. This young population gives the nation a large human resource base which, harnessed and educated properly, can propel Philippine society into the heights of modernization and development.
This population phenomenon called the demographic dividend by David Bloom of Harvard University has accounted for the economic miracle in Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong in the 80s, and now in China and India. The same, in Bongbongs view, will drive the Philippines to full modernization and development.
He is also remembered as the largest contributor to the cause of cooperatives development. He devoted almost all his Countryside Development Fund (CDF) to organizing cooperatives of teachers and farmers in his home province.
It was partly to turn development ideas into practice that he ran for governor of Ilocos Norte in 1998. I wanted to turn into practice the ideas I learned in school and the policies I helped to pass in Congress, he says. Being an executive is a different challenge.
As Ilocos Norte governor from 1998 to 2007, Bongbong recorded major achievements:
* He transformed a third-class province into a first-class one (based on income) within his first term.
* With 73% of the provincial population dependent on agriculture, he raised agricultural productivity in the province by focusing on rice production and cash crops like vegetables and tobacco. He invested resources in hybrid seedlings production that underpinned the agricultural transformation.
* He set up a successful program for cooperatives development in the province that greatly helped in the economic development of Ilocos Norte.
* He turned the province into a major tourism destination by improving infrastructure, developing the provinces special natural attractions, and capitalizing on Laoag Citys being an international gateway into the country.
* He turned his province into a model for public health care by providing 100% of his provincemates with health insurance.
* He harnessed wind power as an alternative source of energy for his province (generating 34 megawatts of power at last count), making Ilocos Norte a model for other regions.
By the end of his three terms in 2007, Ilocos Norte stood tall as a progressive medium-sized Philippine province, a cohesive community, and a highly popular destination for foreign and domestic tourists.
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Hindi lang sila kasing media &attention-wh0res like the Aquino kids lately.
Tiangco endorses Bongbong in Navotas
22 March 2010
Mayor Toby Tiangco on Monday endorsed to his constituents the candidacy of Nacionalista Party senatorial bet Bongbong Marcos during the flag ceremony at the Navotas City Hall.
Ibalik natin sa senado ang mga taong may talino at kakayahan na mapaunlad ang ating bansa, said Tiangco, whose wife Michelle is Bongbongs cousin.
He also told his constituents some of Bongbongs accomplishments as local executive in Ilocos Norte.
Maraming parte ng bansa ang nakakaranas ng energy crisis at rice shortage pero hindi ang Ilocos Norte dahil sa mga proyekto at programa ni Bongbong, said Tiangco.
The wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte the first of its kind in the Philippines and the biggest in Southeast Asia is a brainchild of Bongbong.
It generates around 25 megawatts of power or an equivalent of 40-percent of the provinces energy requirement.
Ilocos Norte also produces 300-percent of its rice requirements mainly because of Bongbongs initiative to focus on rice farming.
Tiangco proceeded to accompany Bongbong in a motorcade around Navotas.
Bongbong for his part promised to be the voice of local government units in the national government.
Ilalapit po natin muli sa mga karaniwang mamamayan ang ating pamahalaan, said Bongbong.
During his first stint in Congress, he made his mark by championing the cause of the Filipino youth and spearheading the passage of the Philippine Youth Commission Act. The law empowers Filipinos at an early age to take an active role in the civic and political life of the nation.
The historic act reflects a fundamental part of Bongbongs vision and understanding of Philippine society. In his view, the Philippines is a predominantly young country young in population, young in outlook, and with its eyes turned towards the future rather than the past. This young population gives the nation a large human resource base which, harnessed and educated properly, can propel Philippine society into the heights of modernization and development.
This population phenomenon called the demographic dividend by David Bloom of Harvard University has accounted for the economic miracle in Taiwan, Korea, and Hong Kong in the 80s, and now in China and India. The same, in Bongbongs view, will drive the Philippines to full modernization and development.
He is also remembered as the largest contributor to the cause of cooperatives development. He devoted almost all his Countryside Development Fund (CDF) to organizing cooperatives of teachers and farmers in his home province.
ganyan talaga dapat hehehe
baka sakaling matauhan ang mga tao
buti na lang pala ni-add ko sha agad :bashful:
cute noh? I love horses
Meron po.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BongBong-Marcos/187106740581
akala ko kasi like lang parang sa mga apps nang facebook, yun pala like tapos naka add ka na..hehe