WITH the 2025 elections fast approaching, the clamor to wipe out political dynasties from the face of Philippine politics resurfaces — this time with forceful intensity. For many decades, these ...

The dynasty-filled Marcos administration likes to brag about the country’s relatively high economic growth as an indication of success.

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Some dynasties fade away from politics and public consciousness ... “Dynastic Cycles: The Rise and Fall of Political Families in the Philippines.” Besides, the Laurels have also focused on running the ...

The Supreme Court cannot compel Congress to enact a law banning political dynasties, Senate President Francis Escudero said, citing constitutional limitations.

Senator Imee Marcos, the brother of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has thrown in her lot with his great rivals: the Dutertes ...

Based on data from the Commission on Elections (Comelec), Leyte is the 14th most vote-rich province in the country with around 1,093,480 voters. In the Visayas, it is the fourth most vote-rich ...

Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines, is one of the petitioners seeking the Supreme Court’s help against political dynasties. (Credit: Diocese of Kidapawan via CBCP News.) ...

Political dynasties are relatively new and can be seen as a form of experimentation. BAGUIO, Philippines – Filipinos could only vote in 1907, and only men were allowed to do so. Filipinos in the ...

A PETITION has been filed anew asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to comply with the constitutional provision that prohibit political dynasties. In a 48-page petition filed by 1Sambayan ...

THE Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) could serve as a legislative model for the National Government in curbing political dynasties, a political analyst said, following the ...

By Shaina Faye Peñas Cebu, a province rich in electoral votes, has long held a pivotal role in shaping the political dynamics of the Philippines. Its influence ...