Elections
113 out of 149 Philippine cities also ruled by political dynasties
80 city mayors belonging to political dynasties are seeking reelection in May 2025. 'The worst is having a mayor and a vice mayor who are related,” says political reform advocate…
By Guinevere Latoza·January 26, 2025
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DATA: PCIJ research on Philippine political clans
PCIJ’s initial scan of candidates who filed their certificates of candidacy (COCs) in October shows that at least two dozen political dynasties are aiming for five to 11 seats…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·January 26, 2025