56-835: The Build Better More ( BBM ) is the infrastructure program of the Marcos administration (2022–2028). It superseded the Build! Build! Build! infrastructure program of the Duterte administration (2016–2022). The following Infrastructure Flagship Projects (IFP)s were identified by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). The Marcos administration approved 194 infrastructure projects, ranging from public transport, power, health, information technology, water resources, and agriculture. 77 of those project were carried from past administrations while 123 are “new and initiated” by
112-535: A "pool" system, in which the Presidential Communications Office limits the number of media members who could attend press briefings or cover certain events. Marcos said he would sometimes consult his wife, Liza Araneta , who is a lawyer, regarding "legal matters", saying "I'm not a lawyer, so I need an expert opinion". Marcos began naming his Cabinet members on May 12, 2022. Following his presidential inauguration, he administered
168-654: A 10-point agenda as part of his vision to further boost economic growth and rejuvenate the country's prosperity in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Marcos's agenda includes the following: Subsequently serving as the Secretary of Agriculture, Marcos launched initiatives which aims to improve domestic agricultural output and production, while expanding measures to further establish a farm-to-market approach in providing agricultural products to local markets and far flung areas. In August 2022, as high sugar prices impacted
224-577: A bill creating the Bulacan Airport City Special Economic Zone and Freeport covering New Manila International Airport (which was sponsored by his sister ), citing "substantial fiscal risks", incoherence with existing laws, and the proposed economic zone's location near the Clark Freeport and Special Economic Zone . To foster partnership between the national government and the private sector, Marcos formed
280-531: A component of an overall political platform, as a metaphorical reference to a basic stage made of boards or planks of wood . The metaphor can return to its literal origin when public speaking or debates are actually held upon a physical platform. In the United Kingdom and certain other countries, the party platform is referred to as the party's " manifesto " or political programme. The manifesto contains election pledges, or election promises. Across
336-619: A disaster response body under the Office of the President instead would "save the government a lot of money". In April 2023, Bongbong Marcos signed an executive order creating a disaster preparedness and response task force. Marcos prioritized the revival of the country's economy in the aftermath of the lockdowns and restrictions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country , and laid out his eight-point economic agenda aimed to address
392-466: A mass oath-taking of his Cabinet officials. Marcos appointed his long time chief-of-staff and spokesperson, Vic Rodriguez as his Executive Secretary . Upon the recommendation of his Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, Juan Ponce Enrile , Marcos rejected the plan of Rodriguez to grant himself additional powers as Marcos's new Presidential Chief of Staff following his resignation as Executive Secretary on September 17 due to issues involving his roles in
448-569: A one-year moratorium on the amortization and interest payments of agrarian reform beneficiaries, which is seen to "lead to freedom of farmers from debts". On June 4, 2024, Marcos Jr., through Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin , signed Memorandum Circular No. 52, directing all government agencies and schools to include the recitation of the Bagong Pilipinas hymn - Panahon na ng Pagbabago and Panata sa Bagong Pilipinas pledge in weekly flag ceremonies. Critics argued that
504-429: A perceived lack of productivity are some of the emerging factors behind the drop in pro-administration support. The survey also noted that the "Duterte effect" still persists, with opposition parties grappling with the discreditation of the previous administration. Marcos ran for president on a campaign platform centered on national unity and continuity of the policies of Rodrigo Duterte , his predecessor. He won
560-610: A presidential election, but close to the sum total of the two previous records combined. Marcos's presidential transition began on May 25, 2022, when the Congress of the Philippines proclaimed his candidacy as the winner of the 2022 Philippine presidential election held on May 9, 2022 . Marcos was inaugurated as the seventeenth president of the Philippines on June 30, 2022, at the National Museum of Fine Arts . He
616-406: A review of Executive Order 138 (EO 138) issued by President Duterte in 2021 that directs the full devolution of some executive functions to local government units . Marcos maintained that under EO 138, 4th, 5th, and 6th class municipalities will get poorer due to the extra functions that will be devolved; he added that "functions that belong to the national government should belong, should stay with
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#1732779874243672-444: Is a formal set of principal goals which are supported by a political party or individual candidate , to appeal to the general public, for the ultimate purpose of garnering the general public's support and votes about complicated topics or issues. A component of a political platform is often called a plank – the opinions and viewpoints about an individual topic, as held by a party, person, or organization. The word "plank" depicts
728-587: Is seen to assist farmers from debt payments and allows a flexible approach in financial assistance. In July 2023, Marcos signed the New Agrarian Emancipation Act , freeing at least 600,000 agrarian reform beneficiaries of decades-old debts worth ₱ 57-billion under the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program . On his 65th birthday, September 14, 2022, Marcos signed his fourth executive order imposing
784-1081: The American Journal of Political Science that analyzed 12 countries (Austria, Bulgaria, Canada, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, and United States) found that political parties in government fulfill their election promises to voters to a considerable extent. The study determined that: Parties that hold executive office after elections generally fulfill substantial percentages, sometimes very high percentages, of their election pledges, whereas parties that do not hold executive office generally find that lower percentages of their pledges are fulfilled. The fulfillment of pledges by governing executive parties varies across governments in ways that reflect power-sharing arrangements. The main power-sharing arrangement that impacts pledge fulfillment distinguishes between single-party governments and coalitions, not between governments with and without legislative majorities. We found
840-466: The 2022 elections , receiving 31,629,783 (58.77%) votes out of a total of 56,097,722, beating his closest rival, Liberal Party member and Vice President Leni Robredo by over 15 million votes. Marcos became the first candidate in the history of the Fifth Republic to win by a majority, scoring nearly 59 percent of the vote. His 31,629,783 votes was not only the highest count ever recorded in
896-554: The Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) and possible future sanctions in response to the ongoing 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine . Negotiations are also ongoing to procure limited units which was paid by the government to Rosoboronexport . Marcos expressed support for the AFP Modernization Program , which aims to boost the country's defense capabilities. Stating that
952-546: The Department of Budget and Management (PS-DBM), to look into the matter. Amid a low full vaccination rate of 19% among Filipino students nationwide, the Marcos administration reopened classes in 46% of all schools in the country, or 24,000 schools on August 22, implementing five days of face-to-face classes; 29,721 schools were allowed to continue implementing blended learning from August to October 2022. A department order
1008-608: The National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) suspended SMNI for 30 days after the House of Representatives adopted a resolution filed by PBA Partylist Representative Margarita Nograles, who claimed that the network was propagating false information. On January 23, 2024, the NTC ordered the indefinite suspension of SMNI on all radio and TV stations, on grounds that SMNI "failed to strictly comply with
1064-654: The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission created by President Duterte in 2017 and the Office of the Cabinet Secretary . The Marcos administration launched its COVID-19 booster shot campaign, PinasLakas, to administer booster doses to at least 23 million Filipinos during Marcos's first 100 days, but managed to boost only 3.5 million. Marcos issued an executive order allowing voluntary use of face masks in outdoor settings, and extended from September 13 to December 31, 2022,
1120-643: The Private Sector Advisory Council , an advisory council tasked to make recommendations to the President of the Philippines in assisting government initiatives to revitalize the economy. Amid a 14-year high inflation, in February 2023, Marcos shifted his previous stance on the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and expressed support for an increase in agricultural imports;
1176-850: The War on Drugs of the Duterte administration are already being investigated by the Philippine government. By September 9, the deadline imposed by the ICC Office of the Prosecutor's (OTP) for the Philippine government to comment on the resumption of the investigation on the war on drugs, Guevara formally requested the ICC to deny the request of the ICC-OTP to resume the investigation; Guevara maintained that "the alleged murder incidents that happened during
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#17327798742431232-547: The Western world , political parties in power are highly likely to fulfill their election promises, research has found. The first known use of the word platform was in 1535. The word platform comes from Middle French plate-forme , literally meaning "flat form". The political meaning of the word to reflect "statement of party politics" is from 1803, probably originally an image of a literal platform on which politicians gather, stand, and make their appeals. A 2017 study in
1288-542: The country's energy mix . In May 2023, Marcos renewed the Malampaya gas field contract which was to expire on February 22, 2024, extending it for 15 more years until 2039 and allowing oil companies to continue extracting natural gas from the field. Party platform A political party platform (American English), party program , or party manifesto (preferential term in British and often Commonwealth English)
1344-583: The war on drugs "within the framework of the law and with respect for human rights and with focus on rehabilitation and socio-economic development". In May 2023, Marcos signed an executive order forming an advisory and management center to ensure efficient management of the Malacañang Heritage Mansions . On August 24, 2023, he signed into law Republic Act No. 11961, strengthening the conservation and protection of Philippine cultural heritage. Marcos suspended for one year and ordered
1400-549: The war on drugs of the Duterte administration . By September 13, Marcos explained that the war on illegal drugs is "of internal matter", opting to leave it out of his First State of the Nation Address ; he said a working group was still formulating policies for his anti-drug campaign, with a focus on prevention and rehabilitation. On October 7, the Marcos administration launched its anti-illegal drug campaign, Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan (BIDA), which commits to continue
1456-787: The Chinese Navy and Coast Guard. A Filipino soldier lost his finger during one of those clashes and several ramming incidents damaged both Philippine and Chinese vessels. The Philippines also virtually lost control of the Sabina Shoal during his watch. As the son of 10th president Ferdinand Marcos (who was in power from 1965 to 1986 ), Bongbong Marcos's presidential candidacy has been controversial, receiving criticism from several groups due to his father's regime —a period characterized by violence and oppression against those opposed to his regime , political turmoil, and widespread corruption . Some scholars have noted that his campaign
1512-581: The Kadiwa Project launched by the Duterte administration, which aims to offer fresh local produces to local markets and other key areas in lower prices, and creates a direct farm-to-market approach of goods and services. The programs is located in various areas throughout the country and temporarily occupies various facilities owned by local governments. The move is also aimed to be expanded permanently to accommodate more consumers affected by inflation. In January 2023, amid rising prices of onions in
1568-572: The MTRCB said the suspension was made due to an "unverified news report" made by a LKB host and former communist rebel Jeffrey "Ka Eric" Celiz suggesting that House Speaker Martin Romualdez had travel funds worth ₱ 1.8 billion and complaints that a death threat to leftist ACT Teachers Representative France Castro was allegedly made by Duterte in the Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa show. Two days later,
1624-631: The Marcos administration. The total cost for the Build Better More program is ₱ 9 trillion . Construction Project (under China Government Facility) - 3 Bridges Presidency of Bongbong Marcos Bongbong Marcos began his presidency at noon on June 30, 2022, following his inauguration as the 17th president of the Philippines , succeeding Rodrigo Duterte . His term is expected to expire six years later, on June 30, 2028. He entered into office amid COVID-19 Omicron variant , and
1680-468: The Philippines' first submarine . The French-based Naval Group , along with other contenders, has offered its Scorpène-class submarines to strengthen the Navy. After a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Luzon a few weeks after his presidential inauguration, Marcos rejected creating an executive department dedicated to disaster resilience, agreeing with his sister (Senator Imee Marcos ), who said that creating
1736-595: The Senate then ratified the RCEP on February 21, 2023. Marcos appointed his then-running mate and now Vice President Sara Duterte to concurrently serve as the Secretary of Education. Public schools in the Philippines started full in-person classes on November 2, 2022, after two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic . In August 2022, the Commission on Audit (COA) flagged the Department of Education (DepEd) for
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1792-701: The country due to the effects of Typhoon Odette in December 2021, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) in August 2022 released an order to import 300,000 metric tons (660,000,000 lb) of sugar, which is aimed to reduce costs and increase the sugar stockpiles. A few days later, Marcos rejected the proposed importation, and Malacañang deemed the move as illegal, as the move was made without Marcos's approval, nor signed by him. SRA Undersecretary Leocadio Sebastian later apologized for
1848-465: The country's economic problems in the medium term, which included food security , supply chain management , decreasing energy costs and preserving energy security, reducing economic vulnerability from the pandemic by addressing health care issues and strengthening social protection , infrastructure development, creating a green economy , strengthening market competition, and promoting entrepreneurship. Two days after his inauguration, Marcos vetoed
1904-630: The country's external security situation is becoming "more complex and unpredictable", Marcos ordered the Armed Forces of the Philippines to shift its focus on its defense operations against external threats, due to the lower risks in the country's insurgencies, the Russian invasion of Ukraine , and the potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan. During the 125th-anniversary celebration of the Philippine Navy , Marcos announced plans to acquire
1960-474: The country, Marcos approved the importation of 21,060 metric tons (46,430,000 lb) of onions to cater the gap caused by low local outputs, and stated that the government was "left without a choice" despite approving the smuggled onions to be supplied in local markets. Marcos signed his fourth executive order on September 14, 2022, which establishes a one-year moratorium on the amortization and interest payments of agrarian reform beneficiaries. The move
2016-474: The country. During his term, many Filipinos said they felt unsafe on streets, and the country's drug problem has increased. By the first quarter of 2024, Marcos' performance and trust ratings had dropped significantly, marking an erosion of public trust in him and his administration. Tensions in the South China Sea rose during his administration, with more clashes between the Philippine forces and
2072-515: The drug war. According to the Philippine National Police , index crimes dropped 11.67% in Marcos's first two months compared to the same period a year prior. Amid a series of reported abductions in the country, several senators urged Marcos to issue a strong directive and act swiftly on the matter. On September 15, the Senate initiated a probe into the series of kidnapping cases. Marcos declared his intention to continue
2128-698: The highest percentages of pledge fulfillment for governing parties in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Portugal, Spain, and Canada, most of which governed in single-party executives. We found lower percentages for governing parties in Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Bulgaria, Ireland, and Italy, most of which governed in coalitions. Pledge fulfillment by U.S. presidential parties lies at the higher end of coalition governments, which suggests that U.S. presidents are more constrained than governing parties in single-party parliamentary systems, but less constrained than most governing parties in multiparty coalitions. Other research on
2184-446: The impact of Russian invasion of Ukraine . Marcos initially downsized government bureaucracy, especially in the executive branch of the government. His administration oversaw the post-pandemic return to normalcy with the gradual reopening of the economy, return of face-to-face/physical classes, removal of stringent travel restrictions, and the lifting of the mask-wearing mandate for outdoor and indoor settings. He also sought to address
2240-451: The learning areas for students from seven to five, and removed Mother Tongue as a separate subject; it also emphasized a " Makabansa " learning area to instill Filipino identity and nationalism among students. Marcos considers battery farms as a solution to the country's energy needs. In his first State of the Nation Address, Marcos presented his plan to increase energy production by including renewable energy and nuclear energy in
2296-517: The media. During his presidential campaign, Marcos was criticized for eluding debates and media interviews. After assuming office, he signed his second executive order abolishing the presidential spokesperson position and replacing it with a press secretary. Under Marcos, the Malacañang Palace holds fewer press briefings than the Duterte administration, typically holding a single press briefing per week. The Marcos administration also created
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2352-803: The memorandum violates Republic Act No. 8491 or the "Flag and Heraldic Code of the Philippines". The new hymn has also been noted for resembling the Bagong Pagsilang hymn of the martial law era of Marcos' father . Earlier in July 2023, Marcos Jr. also ordered government agencies to include Bagong Pilipinas slogan in their programs and projects. Under the Marcos administration, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) in December 2023 suspended for 14 days two shows of media network SMNI , Laban Kasama ang Bayan (LKB) and President Duterte's platform Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa ;
2408-472: The move and later resigned his post on Marcos; behalf, prompting SRA Administrator Hermenegildo Serafica and SRA board member Roland Beltran to follow suit a few days later. The move also caused Malacañang to instigate reforms within the SRA organization, and launched a campaign into alleged efforts of using the sugar order as a "cover measure" for hoarding by sugar traders. In November 2022, Marcos expanded
2464-556: The national government". In August 2022, the Marcos administration said it was considering ordering helicopters from the United States military , such as the Boeing CH-47 Chinook , to replace the 16 Russian Mil Mi-17 military helicopters purchased by the Duterte administration, but cancelled the program a few days before the end of Duterte's term out of concerns about existing United States sanctions such as
2520-413: The period of the state of calamity declared by his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte , due to the COVID-19. The Marcos administration launched its anti-illegal drug campaign, Buhay Ingatan, Droga'y Ayawan (BIDA), which commits to continue the war on drugs "within the framework of the law and with respect for human rights and with focus on rehabilitation and socio-economic development". Marcos launched
2576-672: The purchase of allegedly overpriced and outdated 39,583 laptops worth ₱ 2.4 billion back in 2021 for online classes at the height of the pandemic. In response, Duterte requested from the COA a "fraud audit" of the laptop deal. Starting August 25, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee , headed by Senator Francis Tolentino , held a series of hearings with previous officials of the DepEd and the Procurement Service of
2632-599: The relevant period do not constitute 'crimes against humanity', considering that said incidents do not qualify as an 'attack' against the civilian population". In January 2024, Marcos stated he considers the ICC investigation a threat to the Philippines' sovereignty, adding he "will not lift a finger" to assist any ICC investigation. However, former Senator and President Duterte's staunch critic Antonio Trillanes remarked on April 24, 2024, that ICC investigators have "already directly communicated with more than 50 active and former PNP [police] officials" regarding their implication in
2688-615: The rising inflation and shortage of the country's food supply during the beginning of his presidency. As president, Marcos signed into law the creation of the Maharlika Investment Fund , the first sovereign wealth fund of the Philippines. Under his term, the Philippines ratified the RCEP in February, and entered into force in June 2023. Marcos also went on many foreign trips in hopes to attract more foreign investments in
2744-457: The same day. The Marcos administration faced challenges during this period such as a domestic sugar supply shortage in mid-2022 , rising inflation rate brought about by the pandemic, and the economic effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine . Immediately after taking his oath of office on June 30, 2022, Marcos, in an attempt to "achieve simplicity, economy, and efficiency in the bureaucracy", issued his first executive order abolishing both
2800-410: The sugar importation order fiasco and contentious appointments of some government officials. He was replaced by former Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin on September 27. On October 4, Marcos reappointed 10 cabinet members after they were bypassed by the Commission on Appointments (COA) on September 28; COA chairperson Jose Calida and Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles resigned
2856-605: The thirty-day suspension order". Following a meeting on July 27, 2022, with Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra , Presidential Legal Adviser Juan Ponce Enrile , Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez , Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo , Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla , and lawyer Harry Roque , Marcos, on August 1, said that the Philippines has no intention of rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC), maintaining that deaths linked to
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#17327798742432912-401: Was described by his press secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles as being "more systematic and efficient", compared to his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte , who was driven by passion. Cruz-Angeles described Marcos as "conservative", and "very up to date" with technology and global issues. Marcos, in contrast with his predecessor Duterte, is noted for consistently limiting his exposure to journalists and
2968-537: Was driven by a massive misinformation campaign aimed at revamping the Marcos brand and smearing his rivals; Marcos has stated he won't engage in negative and hateful campaigning and has repeatedly declined joining debates that may lead to such. With just less than two years in office, more Filipinos have become dissatisfied with the administration of Bongbong Marcos, according to the survey conducted by Publicus Asia Inc. from November 29 to December 4, 2023. Economic concerns, rising inflation, joblessness, low wages, and
3024-495: Was signed, on September 2, by Duterte, automatically suspending all classes from kindergarten to senior high school during calamities and disasters; the order also prohibited the use of schools as long-term evacuation centers. Under Sara Duterte's authority, the Department of Education in August 2023 launched the " Matatag curriculum", a new "less congested" curriculum for Kindergarten to Grade 10. The new curriculum reduced
3080-532: Was sworn in by Alexander Gesmundo , Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines . The inaugural ceremony was notable for his meeting with outgoing president Rodrigo Duterte at the Malacañang Palace whose departure honors were also held at the complex, the military-civic parade, and his 25-minute speech that gives a view of what his presidency will look like. Quirino Grandstand
3136-615: Was the original venue for Marcos's inauguration. It was moved to the National Museum since the Manila COVID-19 Field Hospital still occupied the site at the time of the inauguration. Marcos has signed 145 bills into law, 43 of which are national in scope. Bongbong Marcos has signed a total of 77 executive orders , 754 proclamations, 26 administrative orders, 31 memorandum orders, 73 memorandum circulars, and one special order. Marcos's leadership style
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