Elections
Velasco dynasty falls in Marinduque as other MIMAROPA clans retain power
Gubernatorial candidate Lord Allan Jay Velasco suffered a narrow defeat in Marinduque province in southern Luzon. His father Presbitero Velasco, a former Associate Justice of the…
By Rizza Camingawan·May 14, 2025
Elections
In Eastern Visayas, where the Romualdez clan rules, political heirs inherit power
Across six provinces of Eastern Visayas, the same political dynasties ruled Monday’s midterm elections, affirming once again the locals’ belief that power in the region is…
By Rizza Camingawan·May 14, 2025
Elections
Aglipay wins Cagayan governor race; Dy clan takes at least 8 seats in Isabela
Former Philippine National Police chief Edgar Aglipay bested his two rivals from dynasties for Cagayan governorship in the midterm elections in Region 2 that was dominated by…
By Michael John Lester T Ruiz·May 14, 2025
Elections
MILF-backed clans defeat Mangudadatus in Maguindanao as dynasties persist in BARMM
The 2025 election results show that the Alonto-Adiong clan of Lanao del Sur, Hataman-Salliman clan of Basilan, and the Sali clan of Tawi-Tawi remain firmly entrenched.
By Guinevere Latoza·May 14, 2025
