Elections
Pacquiaos keep 5 seats in Soccsksargen; Mangudadatus win in Sultan Kudarat
Boxing champion Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao failed in his senatorial comeback, but his relatives fared better in local races. His political clan retained five seats in General Santos…
By Liam Reece Basigsig·May 22, 2025
Elections
In CARAGA, Bag-ao defeats Ecleo, but Plaza dynasty wins 5 seats across 3 provinces
At least five members of the Plaza political clan, one of the obese dynasties of the Philippines, are scattered throughout CARAGA region. Nasipit, mayor Roscoe Democrito Plaza…
By Liam Reece Basigsig·May 22, 2025
Elections
12 dynasties lose gubernatorial races, but 71 of 82 provinces still led by political clans
It’s the same number as before the May 12 elections. But despite the outcomes, the clans did not always win gubernatorial races with ease. A deeper study of the electoral contests…
By Guinevere Latoza·May 22, 2025
