A recent Town Hall event hosted by The Manila Times and DZRH focused on the need for an anti-dynasty law and a stronger political party system in the Philippines, with experts expressing concerns about the current state of representation in elections.
The need for an anti-dynasty law and the absence of a robust political party system were highlighted during the 'Town Hall: Preview of the 2025 Elections,' hosted by The Manila Times in collaboration with DZRH. Political analyst and professor Antonio Contreras of the University of the Philippines Los Baños School of Environmental Science and Management questioned whether next year's elections would provide true representation.
'Who has the right to represent our people in the Senate and the House?' Contreras, a columnist for The Manila Times, asked. 'Are the rich and famous truly representative of the ordinary Filipino?' Contreras stressed that the current system lacks a genuine representative democracy, reducing elections to contests among the wealthy and well-known. He further criticized the weak party system, noting that political parties today have 'no ideologies.' They are not aggregators of the diverse interests of our society,' said Contreras. He strongly advocated for the passage of an anti-dynasty law. 'I am not saying families in government are inherently bad, but it has become excessive. Is becoming a senator limited only to specific families?' Contreras said. He described the dominance of political dynasties as a 'backlash of democracy' and emphasized the need for voter preparedness and behavior reform. Former senator and defense secretary Orlando Mercado echoed Contreras' concerns, urging a broader perspective to address political issues. Mercado emphasized the need to understand history to navigate the present and plan for the future. 'We have a big problem when it comes to representation', he said.
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