The doctorate degree of Francis Leo Marcos is allegedly fake
FRANCIS LEO MARCOS – The doctorate degree of the internet personality and self-proclaimed philanthropist is allegedly fake.
It was on January 13 when Marcos, whose real name is Norman Mangusin, shared that he was conferred with a “Doctor of Humanities” degree. “Doctor of Humanities” degree. “DOCTOR OF HUMANITIES! Exam Score: 150 – Perfect Score! Just like Uncle Present Ferdinand E. Marcos and Greatgrandpa Dr. Jose Rizal. GENIUS!” netizen Erlee Ancheta said.
The degree was conferred to him by Brethren Evangelical School of Theology International (BEST) in partnership with Cambridge Training College Britain, and the awarding took place at the Great Eastern Hotel in Quezon City. Apparently, some netizens realized that the same school conferred an honorary degree to Daniel Matsunaga in 2018.
To recall, it was in 2018 when the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) announced that they did not recognize the institution, which is why it was not allowed to give honorary degrees. “The public is hereby advised that the awarding of an Honorary Doctorate Degree or Honoris Causa by Brethren Evangelical School of Theology to any person will not be recognized by the Commission on Higher Education,” CHED noted.
As of press time, BEST has not yet been added to the list of higher education institutions in the country. On the other hand, Cambridge Training College Britain (CTCB), asserting its location in London, is absent from the United Kingdom’s roster of recognized institutions.
Meanwhile, Francis Leo Marcos, also known as FLM, is a businessman, philanthropist, and internet personality. He claims to have familial ties with the Marcos political family, which includes former President Ferdinand Marcos. However, these claims have been refuted by former First Lady Imelda Marcos, who stated that Francis Leo Marcos is not connected to her family. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) also asserted that his real name is Norman Mangusin. It was just recently when he was released from prison after being incarcerated for almost four years.
