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29% of local posts now occupied by 'fat' political dynasties

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TOP STORY: 'Fat dynasties' – political dynasties with members simultaneously occupying more than one elective post – have grown by about 1% per election period since 1988.

MANILA, Philippines – Political dynasties now possess 29% of all local elected posts, growing by about 1% or 170 positions per election period since 1988, a study by the Ateneo School of Government showed.looking into political dynasties, term limits, and development which showed an increasing trend in the number of local positions occupied by members of"fat" political dynasties or powerful clans. The study was done along with ASoG research associates Leonardo Jaminola and Jurel Yap.

Data showed that around 57% of governors were fat dynasties in 2004. This swelled to 80% after the 2019 midterm elections. The same was seen among congressmen where fat dynasties accounted for 48% in 2004 and 67% by 2019. (

 

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