THE PHILIPPINES
Political Dynasty
The Philippine political structure is an oligarchy under
the control of a few notable families. The term coined
by Filipinos to describe this practice is "Political
dynasty".
One can trace its roots from the Spanish colonial times where
favored families of the mestizo stock, or the illustrados were
given responsibilities of gobernadorcillo, or alcalde.
This phenomenon continued well into American rule of the
Philippine Islands, as Illustrados were integrated into the
democratic process introduced by the Philippine Bill of 1902.
The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines states in Article II
Section 26, "The State shall guarantee equal access to
opportunities for public service, and prohibit political dynasties
as may be defined by law."
Many have called for the Congress to pass the Anti-Dynasty Law,
but this bill has been passed over by each Congress since 1987.
Some have pointed that oligarchy is the root problem of all the
corruption in the Philippine government.
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The reality, of course, is that dynasties are far different
from what these fairy tale images convey. They are
machineries of power that seek to perpetuate their
own bloodlines and expand their reach.
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Dynasties thus
thrive on inequality.
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Instead, they seek to maintain their power through
webs of patron-client relations that enforce their hold
on the populace through a combination of coercion
and suasion.
It is akin to what one American political theorist called
the gangster theory of life.
In effect, political dynasties-by hoarding wealth--also
monopolize political capital.
They thus discourage citizens
from launching any effective
challenges to their rule.
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Political Dynasty
In the Philippines, it is
normal for a politician's
son, wife, brother, or
other kinsman, to run
for the same or other
government office. It is
commonly describe as
political dynasty.
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Major Advantages:
is in fundraising. With the huge costs of running
Major Disadvantages:
is that these same financial contributors want
Other Advantages:
is that sons or members of the bloodline
Other Disadvantages:
Having this system is the tendency of harboring
power.
The thirst for dominion will ruin not just the
government but its people. Fame and popularity
of the family will surely find them a good place in
the government office.
What puts Filipino people in jeopardy regarding
this political dynasty lies in the saying whatever
the tree, so is the fruit. If corruption finds its way
in the family, it is not impossible in the next
generation who will inherit the power.
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