Editor’s Note: Political dynasties currently occupy 29% of local posts, up from only 19% in 1988. They hold 80% of the country’s gubernatorial posts, compared to only 57% in 2004. In Congress, they now control about 67% of seats from 48% in 2004. This means that most of our provinces are governed by leaders who … Read more
Vice presidential bet Senator Kiko Pangilnan considers himself a ‘naturalized’ Caviteño, having moved to the province in 2002 MANILA, Philippines – Vice presidential candidate Senator Kiko Pangilinan cast his vote for the 2022 elections in Silang town in the Cavite province. The running mate of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo voted at the Inchican … Read more
Two weeks before election day, Cavite supporters of the Vice President are mounting another rally to push her presidential bid. ‘Handa ka na ba muli, Cavite? Kay Leni Robredo, lahat imbitado!’ says the teaser video. CAVITE, Philippines – Supporters of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo and her running mate Senator Kiko Pangilinan in this … Read more
“Ipinangako na pala ng gobernador ‘nyo ang boto ‘nyo.” (So your governor has pledged your vote to his candidate.) This was a common reaction – a sarcastic one – I got from friends just after the campaign period kicked off in early February. Bringing Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. around in a motorcade, Cavite Governor Jonvic … Read more