11211806 SPEECOM

Maria Samantha R. Abalos June 4, 2014

C34 12:45 14:15 Persuasive Speech Outline

The Probable Corruption of Political Dynasty
I. Introduction
A. Background Information
Political dynasty has been a prevalent issue in the Philippines where the first political
dynasty was believed to be recorded during the pre-Magellanic period (CABIGAO, 2013).
Political dynasty is defined as the concentration, consolidation or perpetuation of
public office and political power by persons related to one another (The Anti-Political
Dynasty Act of 2013, No.1906, Sec. 3). Though political dynasty does not guarantee
corruption or poverty because of the democratic voting right and power still entrusted
to the people, it does, however, increase the likelihood of corruption.
B. Thesis Statement: The Anti- Political should be approved.
II. Body
A. Argument #1: Last names become a branding symbol to gain political power
i. Counter Argument: Voters are educated enough to make their own decision
ii. Refutation: It unjustly associated the achievement of one family member to the rest
of the family members. Pablo Querubins research on causal effect between wining
elections and having relatives in office (Curato, 2012).
B. Argument # 2: Political Dynasty creates an unfair voting environment for those who wish to
run but are supported by a powerful political last name
i. Counter Argument: All running government official should prove their worth to the
people regardless of the influences which their last names might carry
ii. Reputation: It is becomes impossible for these running officials to show their real
worth when what most of the voters only see are the names of those who belong to
a politically powerful family. This is similar to the saying those in power write
history.
C. Argument #3: Political dynasty allows the retention of power and influence within their
family.
i. Counter Argument: The gaining of power and influence in general isnt inherently
wrong, especially when it is well deserved. Families that grow up in the same
ideology can also better progress previous projects.
ii. Refutation: Political Dynasty throws away the check and balance of power and
influence.
III. Conclusion
Though Political Dynasty does not and is not a guarantee for corruption, it does however
increase the probability of it. This probability for corruption is what the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill
wishes to cease before does become a reality. By enacting the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, the voting
environment in the Philippines would become more just since last names would cease in being
branding symbols and all running official, who are not part of a political dynasty, would be credited
by their own worth, rather than how well their last names are known. Aside from the fairness it
would bring to the voting environment, the Anti-Political Dynasty bill would also ensure the check
and balance amongst existing officials would remain and self-interest would be monitored.


Sources:
Cabigao, S. (2013, April 30). It runs in the family the making of political dynasties in the philippines.
Achieved at http://www1.up.edu.ph/it-runs-in-the-family-the-making-of-political-dynasties-in-the-
philippines/

The Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2013, Pub,L. No. 1906

Curato, N. (2012). What is wrong with political dynasties. GMA News Online. Retrieved from
http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/276345/opinion/what-is-wrong-with-political-dynasties