Factbox-Five facts about Philippines' Ferdinand Marcos Jr

Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the son of late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, is surrounded by supporters after filing his certificate of candidacy for president in the 2022 national election, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, October 6, 2021. REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

MANILA (Reuters) - The only son and namesake of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos filed candidacy papers https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-rights-groups-denounce-presidential-bid-by-marcos-2021-10-06 for next year's presidential election on Wednesday, offering to be a "unifying" leader to help tackle the pandemic and economic crises.

Below are five things to know about Ferdinand Marcos Jr.