POLITICAL

DYNASTIES &
GRAFT and
CORRUPTION
 POLITICAL DYNASTY
In this system, political power and the right to
lead are confined to particular families only.

A political position is transferred to the

spouse, children, in-laws, nephews, nieces,
and even grandchildren.
 While the 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
prohibits political dynasties, looking back at the
Philippine history, we will notice that the succession
of power and positions in the government have been
evident ever since.
POLITICAL DYNASTY IN OUR
HISTORY
The issue of political dynasty or what is termed as
the transfer or continuation of public office and
political power within persons related to each
other began early in our history as a nation.
POLITICAL DYNASTY IN OUR
HISTORY
The presence of political dynasties is not because
or our election system; rather, it is an effect of
600 years of our history that goes back prior to
the time of foreign colonization and continued
until arrival of the Spanish and American
Colonizers.
 SPANISH & AMERICAN
INFLUENCES
The mestizos and well-off families or Illustrados
were favored to occupy the positions of Mayor
or Governor (Gobernadorcillo or Alcalde).
 SPANISH & AMERICAN
INFLUENCES
During the first few years of the American
colonization, the Illustrados were allowed to
participate in a democratic process that was
introduced through the Philippine Bill of 1902.
LIMITATION ON THE TERMS OF OFFICE
OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
ELECTED POSITION IN THE TERMS OF OFFICE
GOVERNMENT
President 6-year term with no re-election

6-year tenure per term with a

Senator maximum of 2 consecutive
terms, for a total of 12 years
Congressman, Governor, Mayor 3-year tenure per term with a
and all other local officials maximum of 3 consecutive
terms, for a total of 9 years
LIMITATION ON THE TERMS OF OFFICE
OF ELECTED OFFICIALS

PABLO QUERUBIN
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In his research, he found out that although the constitution
gets to limit the terms of the officials, the political power
remains in the same families because they just switch
positions and/or bring in another member of the family into
politics.
 EFFECTS OF POLITICAL
DYNASTIES
Political dynasties hinder the development of our
country because:

The tend to focus on the growth of their constituents only,

not of the whole country.

They prevent reforms in the economic institutions as they

benefit from the status quo.
 EFFECTS OF POLITICAL
DYNASTIES
They use public funds and other resources of the country
for their personal interest.

People have limited choices of candidates for government

office during elections because only a few dominate the
roster of candidates.
 POSITIVE EFFECTS OF
POLITICAL DYNASTIES
Some cities and provinces experience good governance
due to the good intentions of the clan leading it.

Entrepreneurs and investors are motivated to invest in

business.

There are more job opportunities, commodities are

cheaper, and the residents prosper.
 MOVEMENTS AGAINST
POLITICAL DYNASTIES
According to the report of Domini M. Torrevillas, a
group led by former Vice President and Governor
Teofisto Guingona and Dante Jimenez of Volunteers
Against Crime and Corruption submitted a petition to the
Supreme Court on October 25, 2012.
 MOVEMENTS AGAINST
POLITICAL DYNASTIES
The petition urged Congress to enact laws in prohibiting
political dynasties and to provide clear definition
consistent with the Constitution.
 GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION
GRAFT
- is the unscrupulous acquisition of public
funds through questionable and improper
transactions.

GRAFT AND CORRUPTION

- are the common accusations against
government officials and employees who use public
funds for their personal gains.
 GRAFT AND CORRUPTION
IN OUR HISTORY
Upon analysis, the tradition of corruption in our
government can be seen to have started in the
time of colonialism.

During the Spanish era, government officials

abused their power.
 GRAFT AND CORRUPTION
IN OUR HISTORY
After the colonial government and over time,
different types of corruption became prevalent.
 EFFECTS OF GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION
Poverty
Red tape or the slow and inefficient processing of
government transactions.
Funds for the victims of calamities
Funds for the construction of roads in the
provinces have been stolen.
 RESOLVING GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION
Provide higher salary and better benefits for the
government employees to avoid bribery.

Increase the number of staff in the government

sector.

Pass a bill that will get rid of convicted corruption

officials.
 RESOLVING GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION
Provide a receipt for each transaction with the
government.

Install CCTV cameras in all government offices.

Strictly implement office hours in government

agencies.
 RESOLVING GRAFT AND
CORRUPTION
Speed up the trial of cases in the courts of justice.

Motivate media to be responsible and create a

law that will ensure this.

Organize the system of appointing government

officials and make it transparent.