On the Issue of Political Dynasties
In the 1987 Philippine Constitution, Article II (Declaration of Principles and State Policies), Section 26 states: "The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law." At this time, talks are on-going regarding changes in the Philippine Constitution. One area that seems to be forgotten is the enabling law regarding this constitutional provision. Here are links that discuss further this on-going scenario: Poverty, impunity exists where fat political dynasties thrive Study says ‘fat’ dynasties behind worsening poverty Political Dynasties in Mindanao Political Dynasties and Poverty: Evidence from the Philippines Political Dynasties, Term Limits and Female Political Empowerment: Evidence from the Philippines I hope that the reader of this blog entry will be better equipped with understanding this relevant issue.