Marcos Jr. Faces Protesters, Echoes of Family Corruption Past
The irony is rich as Ferdinand Marcos Jr. faces down corruption protests in Manila. The very name 'Marcos' has been synonymous with corruption for half a century. His father, Ferdinand Marcos Sr., plundered an estimated 5 to 10 billion dollars from the Philippine treasury, as detailed by Transparency International. The family was then allowed back into power, a political dynasty built on stolen
billions, now facing renewed outrage for, well, corruption. It's almost predictable. One might wonder if this is an accusation or a hereditary trait in Philippine politics, where the children of notorious figures are regularly re-elected. Protesters chant 'resign,' while the world reports 'anti-corruption protests.' How many times must historical amnesia be weaponized to allow the same families to
cycle in and out of power?