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Understanding Philippine Dynasties

The document discusses the concept of political dynasties in the Philippines. It begins with an introduction to political dynasties and examples in the Philippines. It then discusses the history of political dynasties from pre-colonial times to the present. Key topics covered include the datu system of ancient Philippines, the principalia system under Spanish rule, and the emergence of political dynasties among the ilustrado class in the American period. The document examines factors that help political dynasties get elected and persist over generations. It notes the prevalence of political dynasties in the Philippines despite the 1987 constitution prohibiting them.

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Understanding Philippine Dynasties

The document discusses the concept of political dynasties in the Philippines. It begins with an introduction to political dynasties and examples in the Philippines. It then discusses the history of political dynasties from pre-colonial times to the present. Key topics covered include the datu system of ancient Philippines, the principalia system under Spanish rule, and the emergence of political dynasties among the ilustrado class in the American period. The document examines factors that help political dynasties get elected and persist over generations. It notes the prevalence of political dynasties in the Philippines despite the 1987 constitution prohibiting them.

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PRAYER

CHECKING OF
ATTENDANCE
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1. What is a dynasty?
2. What defines the start and end
of a dynasty?
3. How do you think people justify
overthrowing a dynasty and
starting a new one?
4. What can we learn about a culture
from the fact that they organize their
history in terms of dynasties?
5. What is your reaction in the
Philippine Constitution’s Article 2
Section 26 ?
6. Is political dynasty
good?
7. Who would you vote? A
Dynastic politician? Or
Non-Dynastic
Politician
Political Dynasty
Concept
Discussion and
Reaction
Sa Pilipinas
Magkamag- anak ang
Pamilya at Pulitika.
Pabor ka ba dito?
In Philippine Politics
“Blood is thicker than
Water”
Objectives
1. Describe the organized nature of social
life and rules governing behavior
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages
of political dynasty in the government
3. Compare different social forms of Social
Organization according to their manifest
and latent functions
What is Political
Dynasty
Isang Pamilya na nalulok sa
kapangyarihan at yung pamilya
sa tagal ng panahon ay nandun sa
mga puwesto
-Ronald Mendoza, ,Executive Director, Asian
Institute of Management Policy Center
2017
Give an example if
Political Dynasty in
the Philippines
“Vertical Expansion Dynasty” “Horizontal expansions dynasty”
Paano at Kailan nga ba
nag-umpisa ang
Political Dynasty?
Political Dynasty
already exist in Pre-
Colonial times
Ancient Filipinos
Pre-Colonial Period
Datu System in
Ancient Philippines
Spanish Period
The Datu System was
used by the Spaniards to
implement the Divide
and Conquer
“Principalias”
“Principalia” are
nobilities but only
limited to the positions
of Gobernadorcillo,
Cabeza
“Principalia” are nobilities
and appointed by the
Spaniards but only limited to
the positions of
Gobernadorcillo, Cabeza
Example of Old Elite Families

Aguinaldo of Kawit, Cavite


Gobernadorcillo, Cabeza de Barangay
American Period
Ilustrado-were
encouraged to
participate in the
election
Ilustrados-the
enlightened one.
Educated Class
Limited only to those
people with certain
economic and social
privileges or
resources
We are in a
democratic country
but why during that
time it became
limited?
It’s a Democracy but
majority of the
people are excluded
Do We really have
true democracy?
explain
Elite
Democracy?
1907 Philippine Assembly Elections
Lopez in IIoilo
Marcos in
Ilocos Norte
Osmena in Cebu
Cojuangco and
Aquino in Tarlac
Abad-Batanes
Singson- Ilocos
Sur
Ortega- La Union
Enrile-Cagayan
Dy-Isabela
Angara-Aurora
Magsaysay,
Gordon-Zambales
Zubiri, Pimentel-
Cagayan de Oro
Lobregat, Climaco-
Zamboanga City
Jalosjos-Zamboanga del
Norte
Dimaporo- LDN at LDS
Guingona-Agusan
Duterte-Davao City
Cuenco,Kintanar,
Durano-Cebu
Romualdez-Leyte
Roxas-Capiz
Ecleo-Dinagat
Island
House Of
Representative and
Senate
Binay
Cayetano
Angara
Villar
Aquino
Pimental
What do you think are
the important factors
to win in a election?
To Win you need to
be part of an elite
family especially in
National Election
85% of our Lawmakers
are part of the Political
Dynasty
-Aim Policy
Center,2017
How is Political Dynasty
created and
maintained?
THE 7 M’S OF DYNASTY BUILDING

1. Money
2. Machinery
3. Media and Movies
4. Marriage
5. Mayhem at Murder
6. Myth
7. Merger
The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines
states in Article II Section 26: "The State shall
guarantee equal access to opportunities for
public service, and prohibit political
dynasties as may be defined by law.".

But why do Comelec allow


this politicians to run?
Why can’t we escape
in the concept of
Political Dynasty?
“Ideal Leader Poem”
learners will create
one stanza poem
about their ideal
leader.

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