Political Dynasty
Political Dynast breeds Poverty ✏️ Glenn Junsay Pansensoy · 📁 National Affairs · ⏱️ 10 min read The Corrupt Political System in the Philippines | Dynasties & Insurgency The Corrupt Political System in the Philippines: Dynasties, Desperation, and the Insurgency Trap The corrupt political system in the Philippines, dominated by entrenched dynasties, perpetuates inequality and fuels widespread insurgency as a desperate response from disenfranchised youth. Political clans monopolize power, breeding systemic graft that leaves vast swaths of the population in poverty, pushing many young activists toward armed revolution to challenge the status quo. This vicious cycle, rooted in colonial legacies and amplified by post-independence elite capture, turns governance into a plunder machine, where family names trump competence and public need. Roots in Political Dynasties Political dynasties control over 70% of...