Marcos Jr's Carefree Nature Sparks Concerns 40 Years After 'People Power' Revolution
There's a growing concern about the future of Philippine politics as it questions President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s ability to lead following criticism from some that he is too carefree and lazy. His father's 1972 assessment of him remains a worrying precedent for his own governance style.
The Philippines is questioning 40-year-old Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr, son of former dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr, about his role in the country's alleged human rights abuses and corrupt regime that followed the 1986 'People Power' revolution. The questions come as Bongbong Marcos is set to take office as the country's vice president in 2022. Critics accuse him of carrying on his father's legacy, while supporters see him as a symbol of stability and continuity. The scrutiny comes after decades of impunity for those who suffered under Marcos Sr's rule.
