Philippine Senate: A Breeding Ground for Political Dynasties
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Philippine Senate: A Breeding Ground for Political Dynasties

The Philippine Senate is dominated by political dynasties, with siblings occupying eight of the 24 seats. Former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio and lawyer Alex Lacson decry this as an "extreme form" of dynasty politics and are calling for change. A People's Initiative Coalition is discussing strategies to counter this entrenched system.

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