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Political Dynasty

Political dynasties dominate Philippine politics, with political positions being inherited rather than earned based on skills or qualifications. This undermines democracy and leads to corruption as political families focus on preserving wealth and power rather than serving constituents. While some see dynasties as tradition, they prevent new candidates from rising and perpetuate a system of fraud. For real change, voters must recognize their power to weaken dynasties' control and empower new leaders through their ballots. Otherwise, dynasties will continue to marginalize society and hold the country back.

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Political Dynasty

Political dynasties dominate Philippine politics, with political positions being inherited rather than earned based on skills or qualifications. This undermines democracy and leads to corruption as political families focus on preserving wealth and power rather than serving constituents. While some see dynasties as tradition, they prevent new candidates from rising and perpetuate a system of fraud. For real change, voters must recognize their power to weaken dynasties' control and empower new leaders through their ballots. Otherwise, dynasties will continue to marginalize society and hold the country back.

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Political Dynasty

In our political setting, political alliances are defined along familial lines not by political parties
with strong political ideologies and beliefs. Most of the clans confine themselves on political structures
for the essence of social survival, taking advantage of the weak nation. Emphasis is put on preserving
family wealth rather than forming productive activities that will serve the country better. Immaturity of
this political system leads to nonsense acts of protection of the clan’s interests by legislating for their
own means. When dark-tinted SUVs rule the highways, luxury items are purchased and dozens of
bodyguards sprout, we see the seeds of corruption.

Filipinos started accepting the fact that family succession in political institutions may be
beneficial. They, too, are poisoned by this thought. The present set up of our government is actually a
monarchy, not a democratic one. Officials held in public office are chosen through the value of
inheritance, not according to their skills. Considering this, voters seem to forget the essence of their
right to vote. People should break apart from what they see is tradition. They have the right to choose
who they think is efficient and capable of a position. People should be able to rationalize their minds and
stop tolerating the overwhelming political dynasties.

The worst part is people come to accept the existing succession of political clans as a tradition.
Embedded in their heads are the thoughts that there is nothing wrong with a family laying down its
hand all over the country. It was considered as a tradition because of inaction. People barely oppose to
what these political dynasties impose in their places. The system is a vicious cycle preventing the
expansion of aspirants and candidates for representation. As a result, this political system is dominated
by fraud, corruption and violence.

On the contrary, we cannot have the assurance that all dynasties bear good intention and good
heirs. Taking a risk with these unscrupulous dynasties will put us to great danger. In addition, some
dynasties might really be attributed for local empowerment, but as we know, power comes with great
responsibility. Empowerment of localities spoils with the fact that local politicians have more to gain
personally from public office, fueling the cycle of violence.

At this juncture, Filipinos should realize how vital their share is in running this country. Political
dynasties are slowly sweeping our ways to efficiency, thus, pulling us down towards the marginalized
section of society. Yes we have an anti-dynasty provision written in the 1987 constitution, but it is
useless unless a legislation to impose it is passed by the Congress. Who should people hope for to make
this happen? No way the Congress is doing it, the reason is obvious; Congress is the principal haven of
political dynasties and traditional politicians. It is time to have serious thoughts be devoted to this. We
have to make a stand if we want this nation to survive. If not, the blood will be right on our hands. The
Congress cannot stop it but voters can… and should. “Indeed, with one powerful stroke of the pen in our
ballots, we can break the chains of political dynasties or further tighten the cuffs of corruption that
tends to sap out our flesh”

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