This document discusses political dynasties in the Philippines. It notes that the 1987 Philippine constitution prohibits political dynasties but Congress has failed to pass an anti-dynasty law. About 60% of politicians come from political dynasties, with relatives holding multiple elected offices. Research shows that being part of a political dynasty significantly increases one's chances of getting elected. Dynasties have persisted in the Philippines since the US colonial period, entrenching political power within certain elite families for generations and making it difficult for non-dynastic candidates to gain office.
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This document discusses political dynasties in the Philippines. It notes that the 1987 Philippine constitution prohibits political dynasties but Congress has failed to pass an anti-dynasty l…