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.

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 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 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 the Chinese Navy and Coast Guard. 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 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.

In less than two years as president, more Filipinos have become dissatisfied with the administration of Bongbong Marcos, according to the survey conducted by Publicus Asia from November 29 to December 4, 2023. Economic concerns, rising inflation, joblessness, low wages, and 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. In 2024, Marcos banned Philippine offshore gaming operators that had proliferated under the previous administration, while Vice President Sara Duterte resigned from his cabinet amidst a growing rift in the Marcos and Duterte political families. The year 2025 was marked by the impeachment of vice president Sara Duterte in February 5 by the House of Representatives while former president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested in March 11 and handed over to the International Criminal Court, leading to the collapse of the Marcos-Duterte alliance; while subsequently the arrest and hand-over of the latter was severely lambasted, as well as massively criticized and condemned by former Duterte administration officials and allies, and by the Duterte's supporters, which led to a massive protests in support and in solidarity of former president Rodrigo Duterte, and the uncovering of the massive infrastructure corruption scandal that Marcos initially publicized and denounced that have led to a series of massive demonstrations and large protests in condemnation of the ongoing massive corruption scandal.