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The cases against the Dutertes needing little or no proving, their camp has resorted to misrepresentation of motives and manipulation of numbers
The bandwagon mentality, the tendency to go with the crowd, is a well-proven psychological phenomenon. And we see it being exploited now, to the extent that the numbers are being padded ridiculously.
Meanwhile, daughter Sara managed to keep the dynasty’s power streak alive by positioning herself closest to the presidency. It had been presumed that, as vice president to Ferdinand Marcos Jr., she would be the coalition candidate in 2028, until they fell out, something not altogether unexpected between partners who cannot afford to let go of power, not even share it, without risking vulnerability to retribution.
Iglesia ni Cristo is a century-old breakaway sect from the Catholic Church. Its founder, Eraño Manalo, proclaimed himself the last messenger of God, and its leadership has passed to sons in the two generations after him. In that sense, the Iglesia is itself a dynasty, and a political one to no small degree. It does not field family members, only surrogates, in elections, but appointments to public office are acceptable.
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