Bongbong Marcos vs Ciriaco De Mita

Bongbong Marcos was elected Governor of Ilocos Norte, a position his father had also held. He served for 9 years, focusing on infrastructure and economic development in the province.

Bongbong Marcos was elected Senator of the Philippines, placing 7th in the national election. He served until 2016, advocating for infrastructure and agricultural development.

Bongbong Marcos ran for Vice President of the Philippines in the 2016 election, losing narrowly to Leni Robredo by 263,473 votes. He contested the result, filing an electoral protest that was ultimately dismissed by the Supreme Court.

Bongbong Marcos was elected President of the Philippines in a landslide victory, winning 58.8% of the vote. His election marked the return of the Marcos family to the highest office, 36 years after his father's ouster.

De Mita was elected Secretary of the Christian Democracy (DC) party in 1982. He led the party through a period of internal reform, aiming to modernize its structure and reduce factionalism, but faced resistance from traditionalist wings.

De Mita served as Prime Minister from April 1988 to July 1989. His government focused on economic reforms, including the reduction of public debt and the liberalization of markets, but was criticized for its slow pace and internal conflicts.

De Mita's government fell in July 1989 after losing the support of the Socialist Party, led by Bettino Craxi. The collapse was due to personal and political rivalries, highlighting the instability of coalition governments in Italy.

De Mita served as a Member of the European Parliament from 1999 to 2004. He focused on European integration and agricultural policies, representing Italy in the European People's Party group.