#EDSA40 | In Tacloban, groups call for an end to political dynasties
Groups pressed their concerns about the dynastic politics in the region.
#EDSA40 | In Tacloban, groups call for an end to political dynasties
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Political Dynasties and their Plutogogues
Political Dynasties and their Plutogogues
Denialists, legalists, and apologists are the plutogogues of political dynasties who make a career in legitimizing the irrational and unjust rule of the few even if it contravenes the interests of the majority.
SB19’s Dungka! Of haters and trapos
SB19’s Dungka! Of haters and trapos
Dungka! becomes a call to get the trapos out of people’s lives as SB19 Justin purposely covers a trapo poster with a Sining Ang Sandata poster.
The rise of Tulfoismo
The rise of Tulfoismo
The problem with this type of politics is that it equates the delusions of a crusading politician and family with political empowerment. It weakens collective action for good governance by spreading the illusion that complex social issues can be addressed either by foul language or pitting individuals against each other in a macabre show of public shaming.
More than half of party-lists linked to political dynasties, big businesses and corruption cases
More than half of party-lists linked to political dynasties, big businesses and corruption cases
The original intent of the party-list law is to give the marginalized and underserved sectors of society a chance to participate in the elections and lawmaking. But a recent study by election watchdog Kontra Daya flagged 55 percent of the party-list groups participating in the 2025 elections for their links to political dynasties, big businesses, police/military connection, corruption, and dubious advocacy.
‘The Substance’ as allegory of dynasties
‘The Substance’ as allegory of dynasties
But unlike the movie, there's no dysfunction in this symbiotic dynasts. There is stability with the cycle, with their name, and the system in politics that leaves them entrenched: patronage, ayuda, projects for barangays in exchange of loyalty, or sometimes there will be no programs at all.
Fake opposition
Fake opposition
The two dynasties are competing against their track records in terms of corruption, human rights violations and subservience to foreign masters.
Party-list groups: family enterprise
Party-list groups: family enterprise
Some party-list representatives belong to political clans whose relatives occupy several government positions in a province.
Kontra Daya: Why allow political dynasties, rich and powerful to dominate party-list race?
Kontra Daya: Why allow political dynasties, rich and powerful to dominate party-list race?
The vehicle for some semblance of democratization has become a family affair to political dynasties and their partylists, and a way for big businesses to protect and promote their special interests. By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Even the crumbs allotted to...
Can we really dismantle political dynasties through legislation?
Can we really dismantle political dynasties through legislation?
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective News agencies reported that a pending bill banning political dynasties has finally passed the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms and is due for plenary debates at the House of Representatives. According to the...
What’s New and What’s Old in Philippine Politics
What’s New and What’s Old in Philippine Politics
It would be interesting to see how Aquino III will be able to transcend his class background and political orientation. In Philippine politics, promises are bound to be broken unless elected leaders begin to walk the talk. By the Policy Study, Publication, and...
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