Rappler's latest stories on political families
MAP: Major political families in PH after the 2019 elections
(UPDATED) 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
LIST: Political clans, powerful figures among 2019 party-list nominees
(UPDATED) At least 46 party-list groups participating in the 2019 polls have at least one nominee linked to a political clan or a powerful figure in the country
Imee Marcos blocking Fariñas’ bid to retain House leadership
His vicious conflict with Ilocos Norte's Governor Imee Marcos could cost Representative Rodolfo Farñas his position as House majority leader
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern reveals maternity leave arrangements
The 37-year-old Ardern says she will continue working as close as possible to her due date of June 17 and then hand over power to her deputy Winston Peters
Is federalism the silver bullet?
If federalism is to bring fundamental change then the dynasties and the oligarchs should face greater competition
Blood is thicker than water: Political clans retain hold on Iloilo
Familiar names like Garin Tupas Defensor Biron and Gorriceta have retained their solid hold on the province’s 5 districts after the recently concluded May 9 elections
2016 local races: Lone candidates, fewer voter choices
Around 545 candidates are running for various local positions without an opponent making them sure winners after the May 9 elections
Is Jonvic Remulla dumping Binay?
If the Remullas of Cavite pull out their support from the Vice President they will be the second political family from a vote rich province to do so after the Garcias of Cebu
Anti-dynasty? Why do Poe, Escudero ask support from Cebu families?
As long as there is no law yet prohibiting political dynasties there is nothing wrong in seeking their support vice presidential bet Chiz Escudero says
#AnimatED: Congress should pass anti-dynasty bill
The Philippines cannot afford to miss this opportunity to reform its dinosaur politics
Aquino: It's time to pass anti-dynasty law
Lawmakers have no clear definition of what constitutes a political dynasty But Aquino himself has relatives in public office including his first cousin Senator Bam Aquino
Ten go on trial in France for 'exploiting' frail L'Oreal heiress
A bitter mother daughter feud a butler s betrayal advancing dementia unscrupulous friends and cash filled envelopes for politicians: these are only some threads of the complex web surrounding the world s 12th biggest fortune
Remulla patriarch dies at 81
Juanito Remulla the longest serving Cavite governor dies at the age of 81
NCR: All re-elected and returning mayors
In the 17 local governments in Metro Manila 11 mayors have been re elected while 6 will be governed by former mayors or relatives of outgoing chief executives
Ambushed mayor leads one of biggest pol dynasties in Lanao
The Manamparan clan has the third most number of members fielded in the local race in Lanao del Sur
Sara Duterte gives way to dad, won't run for mayor
Rodrigo Duterte makes a comeback in Davao City as a candidate for mayor; his son will run for vice mayor
Dynasties in democracies: The political side of inequality
Either poor people continue to vote for political dynasties or dynasties continue to frustrate poverty reduction efforts
