According to Wikipedia:
Politics in the Philippines has been under the control of a few notable families. It is normal for a politician's son, wife, brother, or other kinsman, to run for the same or other government office. The term coined by Filipinos to describe this practice is "Political dynasty", the equivalent of an oligarchy in political science.
Oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία (oligarkhía); from ὀλίγος (olígos), meaning "few", and ἄρχω (arkho), meaning "to rule or to command")[1][2][3] is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people could be distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, education, corporate, or military control. Such states are often controlled by a few prominent families who pass their influence from one generation to the next.In his 2011 book Oligarchy, Jeffrey A. Winters defines oligarchy as "the politics of wealth defense by materially endowed actors." In Winters' definition, massive wealth is the key factor in identifying oligarchs.
Throughout history, oligarchies have been tyrannical (relying on public obedience and/or oppression to exist) or relatively benign.
Do you see where Batangas City is today?
One blogger in facebook commented that he was born, raised and had his initiation in life with the Dimacuhas as the only name ruling city hall. This is sad, because for more than a quarter of a century (28 years!), we have allowed Eduardo Dimacuha and members of his family to rule over us.
This is also a shame, because Batangas City is supposed to be a premier city, progressive and leading the rest of Calabarzon. Our city is supposed to be a cradle of noble heroes, proud of its ancestry and history. But recent history has put us to become a laughing stock of the region. Simply because we allow to be ruled by fear and indifference.
In the same breadth, Bauan has been ruled for almost 20 years by the family of Hermie Dolor. And sadly, they rule by fear, that Bauan is like under martial law. Imagine this former army sergeant being able to subdue a town for 18 years!
Samakatwid, sari-sariling pamilya ng mga kleptocratic dynasts o magnanakaw na dinastiyang pulitikal ay lumilikha ng kaguluhan (anarchy – o kawalan ng matinong takbo o layunin) dahil sa kanilang tila solong kapangyarihan sa mga botanteng mamamayan. Ginagamit nila ang kanilang nakahihigit na yaman, mga tagasunod (tuta?) at kapangyarihang gamitin ang kaban ng bayan sa pansariling kapakanan at paikutin ang estado o gobyerno (o dayain ang sistema ng batas ng gobyerno). Marami silang tagasunod at sila ay nanatiling tapat sa kanila (dynasts) dahil sa mga natatanggap na pabor at maging personal nilang proteksyon (kaligtasang pansarili, o kaligtasan laban sa kumpetensya kung sa negosyo).
Kung iniisip natin na magaling sa atin ang pamumuno ng iisang pamilya, at maraming nakikinabang, tandaan natin na mas nakabuti ito sa kanilang pamilya, angkan at negosyo. At ang karamput na tulong na ibinabalato sa ating mamamayan ay wala sa kalingkingan ng kanilang pinapakinabang.
Tayong mga karaniwang tao lamang ang maaring lumaban dahil nakipagsabwatan na sa dinastiyang ito ang mga pangunahing pamilya, angkan, dambuhalang negosyo at maging mga lider relihiyoso tulad ng Iglesia ni Cristo.. Wala tayong maaasahan sa kanila. This dynasty has co-opted the rich and the powerful because they gain from each other. So don't be fooled.
Tama na, kaumay na, abuso na, sipain na!
Politics in the Philippines has been under the control of a few notable families. It is normal for a politician's son, wife, brother, or other kinsman, to run for the same or other government office. The term coined by Filipinos to describe this practice is "Political dynasty", the equivalent of an oligarchy in political science.Oligarchy (from Greek ὀλιγαρχία (oligarkhía); from ὀλίγος (olígos), meaning "few", and ἄρχω (arkho), meaning "to rule or to command")[1][2][3] is a form of power structure in which power effectively rests with a small number of people. These people could be distinguished by royalty, wealth, family ties, education, corporate, or military control. Such states are often controlled by a few prominent families who pass their influence from one generation to the next.In his 2011 book Oligarchy, Jeffrey A. Winters defines oligarchy as "the politics of wealth defense by materially endowed actors." In Winters' definition, massive wealth is the key factor in identifying oligarchs.
Throughout history, oligarchies have been tyrannical (relying on public obedience and/or oppression to exist) or relatively benign.Do you see where Batangas City is today?
One blogger in facebook commented that he was born, raised and had his initiation in life with the Dimacuhas as the only name ruling city hall. This is sad, because for more than a quarter of a century (28 years!), we have allowed Eduardo Dimacuha and members of his family to rule over us.
This is also a shame, because Batangas City is supposed to be a premier city, progressive and leading the rest of Calabarzon. Our city is supposed to be a cradle of noble heroes, proud of its ancestry and history. But recent history has put us to become a laughing stock of the region. Simply because we allow to be ruled by fear and indifference.
In the same breadth, Bauan has been ruled for almost 20 years by the family of Hermie Dolor. And sadly, they rule by fear, that Bauan is like under martial law. Imagine this former army sergeant being able to subdue a town for 18 years!
Eh ano naman ang kleptocracy? Ito ay sinasabing isang pamahalaan ng mga taong pangunahing layon ay mataas na kalagayan sa lipunan at pansariling kasiyahan o ganansya sa pamamagitan ng pagsasamantala sa nasasakupan (a government by those who seek chiefly status and personal gain at the expense of the governed – www.merriam-webster.com.
Sa kanyang opinyon, sinabi naman ni Kalayaan College President at dati ring UP President Jose V. Abueva na “in our country ruled by an oligarchy, the political dynasties in most of our provinces enjoy a monopoly of electoral power, to the disadvantage of rival leaders and the general public. “An anarchy of families,” says American political scientist Alfred McCoy.
Political dynasts are seen to use their superior wealth, following and access to public resources to favor themselves and undermine the state. They attract their followers and keep them loyal with government patronage and personal protection. Having captured the state, some resort to massive corruption, fraud, violence, vote-buying, and intimidation (http://opinion.inquirer.net/51905/an-oligarchy-in-charge#ixzz2SelX9JSf).
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Tayong mga karaniwang tao lamang ang maaring lumaban dahil nakipagsabwatan na sa dinastiyang ito ang mga pangunahing pamilya, angkan, dambuhalang negosyo at maging mga lider relihiyoso tulad ng Iglesia ni Cristo.. Wala tayong maaasahan sa kanila. This dynasty has co-opted the rich and the powerful because they gain from each other. So don't be fooled.
Tama na, kaumay na, abuso na, sipain na!
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