Fight political dynasties

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April 30, 2016

                                        Steve Salonga

It is only 8 days before election.  There are families here in our province whom we think are hell bent on keeping the province to themselves and do not subscribe to the idea that political dynasty is unconstitutional.  They have an ambition to stay in power forever and have their family dominate the LGUs.

In case you do not like the idea of political dynasty, you can consider Steve Salonga for governor and Avelino Zapanta for Rep for first district of Rizal.  He is from Taytay and formerly PAL President.  Steve is LP and son of fmr Senator Jovito Salonga.

Let us vote them for a change, para patunayan na buhay ang saligang batas.

                                   Avelino Zapanta

Duterte Cayetano tandem visits office of the governor of Rizal - Gov Nini Ynares a no show

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Rizal Philippines
March 8, 2016

Presidential Candidate Digong Duterte and VP running mate Alan Cayetano visited the office of Governor of Rizal who was represented by Former Gov, and husband of governor Nini Ynares.   Duterte Cayetano and his supporters were given warm support by Rizalenos.

The no show of the current governor reminds us of the incident where Marcos invited the Rodriguez for a certain election campaign.  The then Gov. Isidro Rodriguez, the Rizal kingpin said, who needs who must come here (A show of egotism, and power)  The strongman, came over to Rizal to curry the favor.   However, after FM got what he wanted, he butchered Rizal into MMDA and removed the cash rich municipalities from Rizal, considerably weakening the Rizal kingpin - Rodriguez.   Do we need to  be reminded of the lessons of history.

If Duterte gets elected he may abolish political dynasties and the Ynares would be affected. And so are the known drug lords in Rizal

Congresswoman sees nothing wrong with political dynasties

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From Philstar

In a speech during Cooperative Month celebration in Iloilo, a congresswoman, wife of a Senator sees nothing wrong with political dynasties.  It would seem normal for a professional as it is normal in other profession as being a lawyer, doctor etc.

The l987 constitution prohibits political dynasties:   Article 2, Section 26.  Earlier Sen Myriam Santiago and Rep. Casino bills to implement such anti dynasty prohibition of the constitution.

What do you think of the comment of the good congresswoman?

Is political dynasty good or bad for the country?

Group slams scandalous Political Dynasties

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From Inquirer

 A civil society based in QC named CENPEG (Center for People Empowerment in Government) the  emergence of more blatant  and scandalous political dynasties in the Phil.  The group refers to the dynasties being formed especially in the legislature by Estrada, Enrile, Cayetano,  and Magsaysay families which may have two each in the Senate.  Even the  President seem to be benefit from this growing trend. (How about Angara?)

Only few families now own Phil. government. (Government of the families, for the families, and by the families)  The Maguindanao phenomenon is not unusual.

Less and less people have opportunities to be elected in government elective positions. The group observes the absence of real democracy;  only growing oligarchy.

Is this growing oligarchy unstoppable?

We really need to amend the constitution to ensconce this reality?

What happened to the Section 26 art II of the Constitution on political dynasties?


Section 26. The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.cralaw


Growing and expanding political dynasties in PHL politics

Article II of the Constitution on Political Dynasties