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The false premise and promise of emergency powers
Tony La Viña March 23, 2020
'A broad grant of emergency powers is like using a bazooka, when sniper guns with telescopic sights are more effective‬'

Under Duterte’s leadership, there is clearly no revolution. It’s actually more of the same, only worse. What Duterte ushered in was a rightist counter-revolution.

'Is the death of a seventeen-year old boy a product of the limits of our institutions? Or must we necessarily expand our understanding of how power works in Philippine society?
The death of Kian delos Santos and thousands of others caught in the bloody drug war reveals a social symptom of the gravest degree.
In Duterte’s Philippines, where there is virtually an unchecked use of force, the State has effectively turned itself against the people.

When 'secular state' becomes the reason that religion can no longer publicly manifest itself, that is most assuredly a threat to liberty

The former Senate president shares his thoughts
The father of Senate President Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, the elder Pimentel recently made headlines when he contradicted his son's position on convening Congress to discuss the declaration of martial law in Mindanao.

Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon talks about the rule of law, the future of the political opposition under the Duterte administration, and the drug-related killings.

Free All Political Prisoners in the Philippines

UPDATED From the Cabinet to the courts, many of the President's schoolmates and classmates have been appointed to key government positions.

Deviancy in fact characterizes the policies and workings of the Duterte government.

Ever wondered why politics in the Philippines is so melodramatic? Or how any Filipino who gets even remotely famous ends up in public office? Here Anna Cristina Pertierra of Western Sydney University discusses how the country proves the old adage that “politics is show business for ugly people”....

This Act shall be known as the "Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees."

By naming soldiers to civilian posts, Philippine presidents think they are able to tame and temper a politicized military.
The quick-fix president favors quick-fix officials.

When politics and principles clash on the death penalty
by Mara Cepeda March 22, 2017
18 lawmakers who voted no to the RH bill under the 15th Congress voted yes to the death penalty measure under the 17th Congress. How did the Church mobilize against the two controversial measures?

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Resist the trolls, resist the hate
by Pia Ranada May 03, 2017
When trolls win, everyone, including those who support President Duterte, loses

For our sake, we better understand what is happening and act collectively to avert the worst outcome

Philippine society has slid back a couple of millennia to ancient Rome's standards by which justice was dispensed according to the crowd's level of lust for blood.

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Communications Secretary Martin Andanar
Assistant Communications Secretary Mocha Uson

The seeming lack of commitment of the State to play by the rules, and the absence of oversight functions to temper these transgressions resurrect the dormant fear of many Filipinos of the horrors of an authoritarian regime.

Save democracy, save ourselves
by Vergel O. Santos June 17, 2017
Save the democratic institutions? If there’s anyone who needs saving – and needs saving now – it’s us.

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Success stories from the 8888 hotline
by Happy Feraren October 09, 2016
Citizen complaints received through the hotline get forwarded to concerned agencies for immediate action

8888 hotline: Most complaints lodged vs SSS, LTO
by Michael Bueza September 23, 2016
Quezon City and Manila also top the list of LGUs that got the most number of complaints since the hotline was launched in August

8888 complaint hotline, 911 for emergencies
July 08, 2016
The 8888 number will serve as the hotline for citizen complaints

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Under Executive Order 10, the 25-member committee will have 6 months to submit recommendations on amendments to the 1987 Constitution
EO 10, signed on Wednesday, December 7, creates a 25-member committee to be composed of presidential appointees.
The committee will “study, conduct consultations, and review the provisions of the 1987 Constitution including but not limited to the provisions on the structure and powers of the government, local governance, and economic policies.

Are we content with the modes provided for rewriting the Constitution?

I read draft proposals on rewritten provisions of the Constitution, including a rewritten preamble that refers to the oddity of "a more perfect" society, in place of the quite sensible "just and humane society."
I must now ask: What, exactly, are we rewriting the Constitution for?
We should write for a clear purpose – and not merely because the chance to rewrite is open to us!

Threat of martial law 'worst Christmas gift'
December 23, 2016
The Vice President asks Filipinos to 'remain vigilant against the threat of martial law,' calling President Duterte's challenge to the Constitution 'appealing'

popularly known as the 1987 Constitution, is the constitution or the supreme law of the Republic of the Philippines. It was enacted in 1987, during the administration of President Corazon C. Aquino
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REPUBLIC ACT No. 1793
AN ACT CONSTITUTING AN INDEPENDENT PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORAL TRIBUNAL TO TRY, HEAR AND DECIDE PROTESTS CONTESTING THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT-ELECT AND THE VICE-PRESIDENT-ELECT OF THE PHILIPPINES AND PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF HEARING THE SAME.

A democratic agenda has to be put in place to prevent the return of authoritarianism. This agenda will define the moves to enable the pro-democracy forces to defeat authoritarianism.

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Conclusion: Time for pro-democracy forces' agenda (part 2)
Philip M. Lustre Jr. December 11, 2016
The November 25 and 30 mass actions have confirmed two things: first, the existence of a critical mass of warm bodies to comprise the pro-democracy movement; and second, the emergence of young people, or millennials, as a new force to reckon with.

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Duterte declares state of lawlessness
Updated September 03, 2016
(5TH UPDATE) The declaration is to ensure "coordinated efforts" between the police and the military in the government's fight against terrorism and illegal drugs, the President says

'NOT MARTIAL LAW'
Duterte declares 'state of lawless violence,' hikes military, police presence
Updated September 3, 2016

Making sense of Duterte's declaration of state of lawlessness
by Tony La Viña September 03, 2016
For now, Duterte's declaration does not appear to lead us to a slippery slope. But we must be vigilant.

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DECLARING A STATE OF NATIONAL EMERGENCY

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Memorandum Order No. 3, s. 2016
Signed September 7, 2016
PROVIDING GUIDELINES FOR THE ARMED FORCES OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE PHILIPPINE NATIONAL POLICE IN THE IMPLEMENTATIONS OF MEASURES TO SUPPRESS AND PREVENT LAWLESS VIOLENCE.

Memorandum Order No. 4, s. 2016
EXPANDING MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 3

State of nat'l emergency: More police, military in malls, train stations
by Pia Ranada September 06, 2016
The Palace releases guidelines for implementing President Duterte's declaration of 'state of national emergency on account of lawless violence'

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President Rodrigo Duterte's threat to suspend the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus has caused concern among ordinary citizens and public officials alike. Palace officials have quickly defended the president on his latest remarks, saying the possible suspension is an option accorded by law when conditions call for it. – ANC, The World Tonight, November 14, 2016

Lawmakers hit Duterte's 'twisted, Marcosian' logic
by Mara Cepeda November 15, 2016
Congressmen from the independent minority bloc of the House cite the 'dangers' of President Rodrigo Duterte's unclear thought process.

UPDATED The idea does not sit well with senators Franklin Drilon and Leila De Lima, with De Lima saying it would be similar to 'creeping martial law, authoritarianism'

On March 2, 1986, addressing the large crowd that had gathered in Rizal Park, President Corazon C. Aquino announced the restoration of the writ of habeas corpus.

Robredo behind Duterte impeach move – Alvarez
by Mara Cepeda March 17, 2017
UPDATED Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano, the lawmaker who filed the complaint, denies the accusation, saying 'this is solely the decision of the Magdalo'

commonly known as SALN is an annual document that all government workers in the Philippines, whether regular or temporary, must complete and submit attesting under oath to their total assets and liabilities, including businesses and financial interests, that make up their net worth.

Duterte 'jokes' about mystery woman 'Vanessa'
by Pia Ranada May 14, 2017
The President jokes of a wealthy single woman from Metro Manila who he brings often during foreign trips.
This woman, he at first asserted, is the source of the additional P3 million* ($60,337) he declared in his recent Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN).
Duterte is also fond of women, and has not shied away from expressing admiration for beautiful women, be it a government official or his own security aide.

Understanding separation of Church and state
Father Amado Picardal June 30, 2019
Its misunderstanding can be used to silence the Church

“Separation of Church and State” in the Philippines

INC’s defeat: Actualizing separation of church and state

Malacañang launches E-FOI portal
Dec 10, 2016
Despite of the initiative of the government of an online FOI for transparent information dissemination, the Center for Media and Responsibility argues some of the restrictions that it provides.

The public can now have better access to information from agencies under the executive branch after the electronic site for Freedom on Information (FOI) has been launched late last month.

Less Filipinos think they can speak freely
by/Chay F. Hofileña Updated Jun 12, 2015

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Among the agencies participating in the eFOI program, one agency stands out for being unresponsive to data requests – the Philippine National Police.

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IRR Republic Act No. 9184 by August 29, 2016

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the President's principal forum for considering national security and foreign policy matters with his senior national security advisors and cabinet officials.

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Republic Act No. 10742
“Sangguniang Kabataan Reform Act of 2015”
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Barbers files bill postponing barangay elections for 3 years
by Mara Cepeda March 27, 2017
Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers' measure would also allow President Rodrigo Duterte to appoint officers-in-charge once the barangay polls are postponed

We cite examples that represent a small portion of the many successful Philippine criminal politicians who began or furthered their political careers by capitalizing on their own crimes.
Two of the Filipinos I have interviewed express this popular view in stating, “All the politicians are corrupt”; “Give me the name of a politician who did not use government money for his own interests.”

When the winning presidential candidate comes from one party and the winning vice presidential candidate comes from another party, the best that can be hoped for is a 'coalition of convenience'
The Philippines is unusual in allowing “split-ticket” voting for its presidential and vice presidential elections.
This probably reflects American historical influence on the Philippines, as the United States once had this model.

Cebu: Pinakamaraming rehistradong botante sa Pilipinas
Dumako tayo sa mga lalawigan na may pinakamaraming rehistradong botante sa buong bansa. Sa kabisayaan, ang Cebu. Makailang ulit pinasadahan ng mga presidential candidates ang lungsod at probinsya ng Cebu para ligawan ang halos tatlong milyong botante roon.

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Biggest Provinces in The Philippines in Terms of Votes

Fast Facts: Cebu and elections
Michael Bueza March 18, 2016
Know the electoral profile of the province with the biggest voters' population

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Originally suggested by Aristotle in his treatise on Politics, and later on recognized by Marsiglio of Padua, Cromwell, Locke and Montesquieu, the doctrine of separation enunciates the idea of grouping the powers of government into three classes and of their apportionment among three coordinate departments, separate from and independent of each other.

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Pantaleon Alvarez, Duterte’s lieutenant at the House

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the national legislature of the Philippines. It is a bicameral body consisting of the Senate (upper chamber), and the House of Representatives (lower chamber) although commonly in the Philippines the term congress refers to the latter

Beyond lawmaking: Powers, roles of Philippine Congress members
by Jodesz Gavilan February 11, 2019
Congress plays a vital role in exacting accountability from other branches in government

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Senate ethics body torn on how to handle complaint vs De Lima
Two allies of Senator Leila De Lima want the committee to decide first on its jurisdiction over the complaint, not on the complaint's form and substance

Ethics complaint vs De Lima? Issues of the ethics committee
Former senator Rene Saguisag, who once headed the Senate ethics committee, says politics also comes into play in deciding complaints against senators

Only 2 senators reprimanded by Senate in 30 years
Out of all ethics complaints, the Senate has only censured former senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Heherson Alvarez. Former senator Manny Villar was only reprimanded on paper, due to lack of quorum caused by the absence of his allies

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the headquarters of the House of Representatives of the Philippines. It is located at Batasan Road, Batasan Hills, Quezon City.

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Highlights of the House's draft federal constitution
by Mara Cepeda October 15, 2018
Here are the key provisions under each article of the draft federal charter authored by Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and 21 other lawmakers

House draft charter skips VP in line of succession to avoid 'instability'
by Mara Cepeda October 09, 2018
The chairman of the House panel on constitutional amendments says future developments in the vice presidential electoral protest may encourage 'military adventurists' to attempt a power grab

'Dead on arrival': Senate leaders reject Arroyo's draft charter
by Camille Elemia October 09, 2018
'We don't have time to even talk about it,' says Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who stands to benefit from the House proposal

What's in Consultative Committee's new transitory provisions
by Pia Ranada July 17, 2018
The Con-Com's modified transitory provisions ban President Rodrigo Duterte from reelection, call for the election of a new Transitory President, and expand the membership of the powerful Transition Commission.

Arroyo's proposed constitution reaches House plenary
October 07, 2018
Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's draft is different from the draft constitution submitted by President Rodrigo Duterte's 22-member Consultative Committee
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Arroyo's draft constitution removes lawmakers' term limits
Resolution of Both Houses No. 15, authored by Speaker Gloria Macagapal Arroyo and 21 others, also does not regulate political dynasties

Arroyo’s draft charter skips VP in transition to federalism
The draft constitution, which has reached the House plenary for deliberations, sets for May 2022 the first elections under a federal system of government

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a political system which will be easier for the Duterte regime to control

UP College of Fine Arts professor Neil Doloricon asks his editorial design students to create posters that depict either the benefits or the pitfalls of shifting to federalism

Presentation on regional powers and fiscal sharing under federalism
September 27, 2017

The House committee on constitutional amendments hear the presentation of the technical working group on the shift to federalism
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House discussion on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
October 03 - 09, 2017

The House committee on constitutional amendments heard the presentation of the technical working group on the shift to federalism on Wednesday, September 27.
On October 3, the House committee on constitutional amendments hold the continuation of the discussion of the technical working group on the shift to federalism.

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If federalism is to bring fundamental change, then the dynasties and the oligarchs should face greater competition.

The proposal to change the Philippines' system of government – a cornerstone of President Duterte's campaign – may have widespread support in the House of Representatives, but may face challenges in the Senate.

'Basta ako sana mismo ang magsabi, alis na ako. Hindi ako maghintay ng 6 years,' President Rodrigo Duterte says as he pushes for federalism.

Constitutionalist Christian Monsod says President Rodrigo Duterte's rush to amend the Constitution 'is dangerous demagoguery'

The House leadership appoints 7 more deputy speakers as the 17th Congress prepares for a shift to federalism.
The 12 deputy speakers are set to represent 12 autonomous regions that would arise should the Philippines become a federal state.

The emergence of separate and distinct legal and judicial systems within the country need not necessarily divide Filipinos, but it bears to recognize that such a threat does exist, and it should at least cause one to think though the consequences of shifting to a federalist system.

Writes a retired Supreme Court justice: 'We don’t need to change to a federal system but only push hard for decentralization to break up the concentration of power in the central government'

Con-Com EO for federalism
by Mara Cepeda August 01, 2016
UPDATED The Speaker proposes the formation of a Constitutional Commission after critics said there would be abuse of power in a Constituent Assembly
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said he would suggest to President Rodrigo Duterte to issue an executive order (EO) to create for a Constitutional Commission (Con-Com).
The Con-Com, whose members will be appointed, is envisioned to help the Constituent Assembly in amending the 1987 Constitution.

Advocates of federalism want to divide the country into 11 autonomous states

Robredo: Federalism a good idea, but are we ready?
by Bobby Lagsa July 08, 2016
The Vice President points out that a number of municipalities are still dependent on the IRA for their operations, indicating their lack of capability to raise incomes independent of the national government

Elections, general - Electoral violence - Democracy - etc.

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Know what the requirements for campaign paraphernalia are, and report election campaign offenses.

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An investigative media report has raised questions over how candidates should identify the sources of their campaign funding.

Can candidates spend like crazy on campaigns?
by/ Fritzie Rodriguez April 26, 2016

Confirmed: Comelec computer stolen in Lanao contains national voters' list
by Michael Bueza February 20, 2017 - with video
While the National Privacy Commission and the police are investigating the break-in, Comelec orders additional security measures in all city and municipal election offices.

The justice department reverses the decision of the Manila Prosecutor’s Office, which didn't find merit in the complaint of Ferdinand Marcos Jr's camp.

Mindanao has always been every government’s Achilles heel, but more so ....

Political scientist Aries Arugay proposes 5 political reforms that could improve the quality of institutions and Philippine democracy – among them, election of a straight ticket

Find out the purpose of the online article you are reading to determine motivation. This can help you decide whether what the author is saying is fact, opinion, or plain propaganda.

In the past 6 elections – from 1998 to 2013 – more men have participated and won than women

The Philippines can learn a few things from how political parties in other countries draw up their lists of candidates

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Cebu is the most vote-rich province in the Philippines, with about 2.7 million registered voters

Mar 9, 10, 11, 2016

Poverty and electoral violence in Masbate

Kahirapan at karahasan sa Masbate

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Help youth understand why 'never again' to martial law
September 20, 2015
43 years after the declaration of martial law, Malacañang hopes the youth will understand why the period should never happen again!

The Electoral Almanac - the history of Philippine elections

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Senate wants to amend Omnibus Election Code
The Omnibus Election Code should be amended to prevent over-spending as well as premature campaigning of candidates. Feb 10, 2016

a law passed on February 13, 2003 which provides for a system for citizens of the Philippines currently residing or working outside of the Philippines to vote in an election. This act was a consolidation of Senate Bill No. 2104 and House Bill No. 3570, the first draft was authored in congress on July 22, 2002. The act is implemented by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) with the help of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

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Policy paper on overseas absentee voting (OAV) and What you need to know about overseas absentee voters
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Automated Elections in the Philippines - AES

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BRIEFING PAPER ON REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9369 AND THE AUTOMATED ELECTION SYSTEM

A History of Automated Elections in the Philippines

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Comelec Chairman Andres Bautista and Election Lawyer Atty. Romeo Macalintal explain the Fair Elections Act. Feb 27, 2016

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Resolution No. 9981, Promulgation: 18 August 2015

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What's banned during the election period?
Feb 8, 2016

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Who are the real heroes behind every election in the country?

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Mandaue City Election Officer Ferdinand Gujilde says those who bring their voters' receipts out of the polling place will face up to 6 years imprisonment

The idiot's guide to Philippine elections
by/Bertrand Rodriguez Jr May 07, 2016
'Bato bato sa langit, ang tamaan huwag magalit'

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Taking home vote receipts? You can go to jail
by/ Paterno Esmaquel II April 13, 2016
The punishment for this election offense is 'imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than six years'

EXPLAINER: Can voters be jailed for taking voting receipts out of precincts?
by/Emil Marañon III April 15, 2016
The answer lies in whether the voting receipts should be classified as election document or election paraphernalia under the law. 'It should not be.'

Surveys use a lot of statistical terms. We explain key terms and their significance to make them more understandable.

How to prevent cheating with the vote-counting machines
by/Emil Marañon III May 04, 2016
Know the weak features of this animal called the VCM that the unscrupulous might exploit on election day

The 'paper audit trail’ required by law does not have to be a receipt; it can be the ballot itself, depending on the voting technology chosen by Comelec during a particular election

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by/ Glenn Chong Updated March 02, 2016
Glenn Chong of the election watchdog AESWatch says: In automated elections, the ballots are secretly read and counted inside the machine. The hidden nature of automated vote counting negates transparency

Shod in slippers, Mirasol Gracela made an arduous two-hour trek across three mountains in Sorsogon province to cast her vote, hopeful that the country's future leaders will help her three children crawl out of poverty. May 21, 2016

The Commission on Human Rights reminds Filipinos that making threats on social media is a form of human rights violation
The CHR, through its project "Bantay Karapatan sa Halalan", BKH, highlighted the need to "govern" online spaces as they are used by some Filipinos to spread election-related violence and threats.
The project is in partnership with poll watchdogs and human rights groups like Lente and Dakila.

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Young Filipinos shocked by martial law victims' stories
May 04, 2016
They thought the martial law era was a time of prosperity and discipline but were shocked to hear of atrocities committed by the regime

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Anti-vote buying campaigns are grounded on the pretentious narrative of a Filipino who is poor yet moral. This is so detached from the reality that, for someone who has nothing to eat, money is money.
Votes have never been commodified as it is now. Voters have never been this willing to sell their votes, and politicians more eager to buy them.
So are we missing something in the campaign against vote buying?

Vote buying and selling are election offenses under Section 261 (a) of the Omnibus Election Code. They are punishable with imprisonment of not less than one year but not more than 6 years.
Despite the severity in the penalty, why does no one seem to comply?

Will you sell your vote for a couple of bucks or favors?
All secrets are eventually revealed. Or are they? In the Philippines, vote-buying and vote-selling have been part of every election. This, despite laws restricting it. Vote-buying is an open secret among several communities, yet it is among the hardest election offenses to prove.

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'Vote-buying is a problem that will stay with us until such time that people are enlightened about it and how it’s ridiculous,' says Comelec spokesperson James Jimenez

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The Institute of Philippine Culture found that accepting money among poor voters does not necessarily mean selling one's vote

Poverty and the 'trapos'
by Mark Anthony Abenir February 10, 2019
Traditional politicians take advantage of vulnerable individuals who are willing to sell their votes in order to survive

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Election cheating? VCMs may not be the best way to do it
by/Emil Marañon III May 08, 2016

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29% of local posts now occupied by 'fat' political dynasties
Sofia Tomacruz September 14, 2019
Ateneo School of Government Dean Ronald Mendoza says political dynasties with members simultaneously occupying more than one elective post have grown by about 1% per election period since 1988

MAP: Major political families in PH after the 2019 elections
Michael Bueza and Glenda Marie Castro August 30, 2019
Rappler counts at least 163 families whose members include a senator, House representative, or governor, serving at the same time as relatives in other local positions

Political clans have not disappeared. Duterte has made them stronger. Duterte’s shoot-from-the-hip style of governance and more pervasive incompetence has weakened the central government.

If decentralization (or broader, federalism) is to work, leadership selection must first be made more inclusive and competitive.
This article provides an update on the local government leadership patterns in the country, incorporating the results from the May 2016 elections. Overall, the Philippines’ local governments have become more and more dynastic since 2007.

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Philippine Politics: The Showbiz Government
In a typical Philippine political family situation, the hierarchy of Government officials that makes up a number of relatives or children that controls a certain municipality or even the country is an open secret.
Look whose involved in plunder - members of political dynasties

The Dutertes, one of the political clans in Davao Region, historically come from Cebu. Oral tradition points out that there were actually two Duterte clans in that province, one from the south and the other from the north.

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In a forum organized by the Ateneo School of Government, experts say political dynasties are one of the reasons why economic growth remains slow

There has been a never-ending push for the passage of legislation against political dynasties, but this has yet to yield a positive result. - ANC, The World Tonight, October 22, 2015

If we want to reduce the harmful effects of political dynasties, we shouldn't try to control the families, we should try to control the profit. In the Philippines, political families or "dynasties" pose a sticky problem.

Political families have become the machinery of those seeking the country's highest office. Let us visit Cebu, whose families are among the most sought after by would-be presidents. Jan 14, 2016

Kampanya Serye: Ang mga Duranos ng Cebu

Malaking bagay na inendorso ng lahat ng political clans sa Cebu, kabilang na ang mga Durano, si Arroyo, kaya siya nanalo kahit pa sinasabing nagkadayaan. Jan 15, 2016

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In Leyte: 'Walk for change' vs 'Walk for progress'
A younger mayoralty bet is challenging the almost 4-decade rule of the Loreto-Cari clan in this city in western Leyte.

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Top 10 Political Dynasties 2016
May 13, 2016
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Philippine Politics: A family corporation antic?
Prominent names from similar families have been atop of Philippine politics. How can we be assured that the government will remain for Filipino people and will not be controlled by dynasty?
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Jun 10, 2014
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Political Dynasties in the Philippines
Tapatan sa Aristocrat
February 17, 2014
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Political dynasties in the Philippines
The Constitution disallows existence of so-called political dynasties but for decades, clans have remained in control of politics both in local and national levels. May 13, 2013
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a Solar Daybreak special by Camille Elemia. Oct 1, 2012

Blood is thicker than water: Political clans retain hold on Iloilo
by/Anthony Badoy Mondragon May 28, 2016
Familiar names like Garin, Tupas, Defensor, Biron, and Gorriceta have retained their solid hold on the province’s 5 districts

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Associate Justice Presbitero Velasco's wife, son, and daughter are running in 2016 races

Political parties - Organizations - Etc.

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The Makabayan bloc – an alliance of progressive party-list representatives – officially bolts the majority in the House of Representatives.
"Today, we, 7 party-list representatives of the Makabayan bloc, declare our separation from the majority coalition in the House of Representatives to intensify our opposition to the Duterte administration that has now fully unraveled as a fascist, pro-imperialist, and anti-people regime," the bloc said in a statement on Thursday, ahead of a press conference.

Civil libertarians launch Movement vs Duterte’s ‘acts of tyranny’
by Voltaire Tupaz August 28, 2017
Movement Against Tyranny leaders urge the public to speak out and act against extrajudicial killings and other acts of tyranny under the Duterte administration.

National Democratic Front chief negotiator Fidel Agcaoili talks to Rappler about the status of negotiations with the Philippine govenrment.

UPDATED Cabinet Secretary Jun Evasco is gathering President Rodrigo Duterte's supporters nationwide to form a mass movement that could potentially become a new political party.

The ballot for the 2016 elections will include at least 185 party-list groups – for now.

Duterte: New Constitution should abolish partylists
by Pia Ranada July 29, 2016
President Duterte insists the partylist is being abused by wealthy Filipinos who create them just to get seats in Congress

is a network of progressive, reform-minded youth groups and organizations working toward voters’ education and empowerment. It is an alliance pushing for a 2013 issue-based elections, using the Millennium Development Goals (MDG) as a framework, a baseline measure of human development. It is also a call-to-action for Filipino youth to become engaged and involved in nation building. Look also HERE

The Philippines has a multi-party system with numerous political parties, in which no one party often has a chance of gaining power alone, and parties must work with each other to form coalition governments. There are two types of parties in the Philippines and these are: major parties, who correspond typically to traditional political parties, and minor parties or party-list organizations, who rely on the party-list system to win Congressional seats.

The politics of the Philippines takes place in an organized framework of a presidential, representative, and democratic republic whereby the president is both the head of state and the head of government within a pluriform multi-party system.

by/Paul-François Tremlett

The Role of the Church in the Philippines’ Nonviolent People Power Revolution
by Jeff Boyd, June 29, 2010

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Party-list group asks SC to order probe into vote count discrepancy
December 15, 2016
Consla says PPCRV counted at least 523,753 votes, but Comelec's canvassing results showed 213,814 votes for Consla. The poll body has refused to investigate.

is a citizens’ movement which seeks to organize a reform constituency which is determined to assert power to choose national and local leaders in order to have a significant impact in Philippine elections.

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KMP is a democratic and militant movement of landless peasants, small farmers, farm workers, rural youth and peasant women. It unites with all oppressed and exploited classes and fights for the interests and aspirations of the entire Filipino people. KMP continues to consolidate and defend its gains and victories while advancing the peasant struggle against class exploitation and national oppression.

Redefining the Liberal Party’s role
by Senator Francis N. Pangilinan January 20, 2017
Toward a clear path to the future, the party and its leadership need to look back to its past.

is the oldest political party in the Philippines today and was responsible for leading the country throughout the majority of the 20th century since its founding in 1907.
The Nacionalista Party, historically, belonged to the conservative wing of Philippine politics, while its main opponent, the Liberal Party and its junior coalition partners all belong to the liberal wing.

The party still enjoys great support in President Marcos' home province of Ilocos Norte, but retains little outside of it.

Gabriela Women’s Party is a sectoral party dedicated to promoting the rights and welfare of marginalized and under-represented Filipino women through participation in the country’s electoral system and organs of governance.

It is a sectoral party composed of women 18 years and above, having varied occupations, education, interests, ethnic origin, religious affiliation, and sexual orientation.

Gabriela Women’s Party seeks to harness the potential, initiative, skills, and leadership of marginalized women towards empowerment, justice, and equality.

Philippine Democratic Party-People's Power
(PDP-LABAN)

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Bagumbayan-VNP

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BABAE KA views itself as a centrist organization and not a leftist or rightist coalition.

The world’s first and only political party for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Filipinos.

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is a political organization whose aim is secession from the Philippines and the establishment of an Islamic state covering Sulu, Mindanao and Palawan. It in 1993 it was accredited by the Organization of the Islamic Conference, which allows it to represent Moro people with an observer status.

Currently, the group is the ruling party of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

MNLF is in many international lists of Terrorism.