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Political families of the Philippines
Nearly 250 political families, labeled "political dynasties" or "taipans", control the politics of all 82 provinces of the Philippines at all tiers of government. The development of cartels of mixed political and business oligarch families whose members hold multiple political positions and run various crony capitalist businesses has reshaped political alliances. Members of such dynasties, beyond their involvement in politics, often participate in business and cultural activities in order to maximize their share in the political spoils. These dynasties usually have a strong, consolidated support base concentrated around the province in which they are dominant. Approximately 234 of these dynastic families won positions in the 2019 midterm elections. As of 2025, Philippine politics exhibits a marked increase in dynastic control, with approximately 80% of provincial governors belonging to "fat dynasties", up from 57% in 2004. Similarly, dynastic representation in the House of Representatives...
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