Kontra Daya finds that dozens of party-list groups in the upcoming elections have links to political dynasties and big business
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“Political dynasties appear to dominate 4PS , ACT-CIS , FPJ and Tingog Sinirangan . Big business interests are apparent in Ako Bicol and TGP . Duterte Youth has military connections which explains its track record for red-tagging,” the watchdog said. The Tulfo family’s links to ACT-CIS also implies that if elected, the clan will be able to take up seats in both chambers of Congress.
The Comelec pointed to jurisprudence from the Supreme Court that said only at least half of the 10 nominees should belong to the sector the group represents, while the others need not be part of the sector itself, as long as they have a “proven advocacy” for it. Garcia also said that when groups apply for accreditation, the 10 nominees are usually still unknown. The officers listed on the accreditation form are not necessarily those who will be nominated later on.
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