ICYMI: Dynasties are as old as politics in the Philippines and some become more prominent by association with the incumbent president. None, however, had gone as far as running in tandem with a son or daughter.
But dynasties are as old as politics in the Philippines and some become more prominent by association with the incumbent president. None, however, had gone as far as running in tandem with a son or daughter to become the second highest official of the land and possibly be the de facto ruler.
Jose “Peping” Sumulong Cojuangco Jr., brother of Cory. Tarlac respresentative frm June 30, 1987 to 1992 and until 1998 Teresita “Tessie” Aquino-Oreta, sister of former senator Benigno Aquino Jr. Malabon representative from June 30, 1987 to 1992. Jose Pimentel “Jinggoy” Estrada Jr., Erap’s son. Vice mayor of San Juan from June 30, 1998 to 1992. Mayor of San Juan from June 30, 1992 to 2001Ignacio Arroyo, brother of former first gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo. Negros Occidental representative from June 30, 2004 to 2012Diosdado Ignacio Jose Maria “Dato” Macapagal Arroyo, son of Arroyo. Camarines Sur representative from June 30, 2007 to 2010.Relatives in government during incumbency: 2Paolo Benigno “Bam” Aquino.
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