- A comics shows that vice presidentiable Sen. Bongbong was bullied and called monkey as a teen
- Bongbong is the son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos
- The comics is among the campaign paraphernalia being distributed by his camp
Vice presidential candidate Sen. Bongbong Marcos — who is the son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos — was once bullied and even called “monkey” in his teenager life while studying abroad.
In an article written by APG of GMA News, it was disclosed that the comics — “Asikasong Bongbong Tuloy Tuloy!” — that was released in the late 2015 depicted him as a smart and talented young boy who had his own quirks.
It was shared that the senator was sent to England where he lived and studied at Worth School, an all-boys Benedictine institution in the early 70s. Despite getting bullied in school and the hardships of living in a foreign land, Marcos managed to excel in class and showed his wits.
‘Cinderella story’
Meanwhile, Bongbong’s “Cinderella story” while studying in the United Kingdom is also featured in the comic book.
“Kahit abutin ng gutom… Natutunan niyang tumayo sa sariling mga paa [Despite being hungry, he learned to stand on his own],” it was stated.
“Dapat maging matatag. Kailangang matutunan kong asikasuhin ang sarili ko para matuto sa buhay,” he was quoted as saying.
[I should be strong and know how to take care of myself to learn more in life.]
In the end, as it was shown, he surpassed the struggles to be the victor in the end.
The Marcoses in Hawaii
The comic book also featured the Marcoses’ experience in Hawaii during the 1986 People Power revolt; and also Bongbong’s homecoming.
“Tinangay sila ng mga Kano patungong Hawaii kahit anong pilit nila na manatili at umuwi na lang ng Ilocos. Paglapag palang ay ramdam na nila ang tensyon [The Americans took them to Hawaii even if they pleaded to just go home in Ilocos. Upon their arrival, they easily felt the tension],” the comic book narrated.
With all these, the Marcoses were defiant to the orders of the Americans, it said.
In the booklet, it was also said that despite the struggles the family went through, it was their supporters that gave the Marcoses hope.
Here is a news report about the comic book:
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