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Political families, labeled as "political dynasties" in the Philippines, usually have a strong, consolidated support base concentrated around the province in which they are dominant. Members of such dynasties usually do not limit their involvement to political activities, and may participate in business or cultural activities.
Political dynasties are explicitly prohibited by the 1987 Constitution,[1] and there has been a lot of debate regarding the effects political dynasties have on the political and economic status of Philippine society. Despite the negative reaction of the populace towards political dynasties and the association between dynastic activities and corruption,[2] it is only prohibited in the members of the youth-oriented Sangguniang Kabataan and under the Bangsamoro Electoral Code.[3] Notable Philippine political dynasties include the Marcos and Aquino.
- ^ "Article II, Section 26". Constitution of the Philippines. 1987. Archived from the original on June 18, 2017 – via Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines.
- ^ Mendoza, Ronald U. (October 1, 2013). "POLITICAL DYNASTIES AND POVERTY: EVIDENCE FROM THE PHILIPPINES" (PDF). 12th National Convention on Statistics.
- ^ "Bangsamoro Electoral Code: Republic Act 11054". Senate of the Philippines | Legislative Digital Resources.