MANILA--A political science professor, who helped draft President Rodrigo Duterte's proposed federal constitution, on Friday dared him to crack down on political dynasties if he's sincere about "disma
MANILA--A political science professor, who helped draft President Rodrigo Duterte's proposed federal constitution, on Friday dared him to crack down on political dynasties if he's sincere about "dismantling the oligarchy" in the Philippines.
Political science professor Julio Teehankee warned Duterte against a selective campaign against so-called oligarchs, citing cases where "once one president’s oligarch was another president’s crony." Teehankee's challenge was also aimed at Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, who has also been vocal against so-called oligarchs after ABS-CBN was refused a new broadcast franchise.
Political dynasties are banned under the constitution but the provision requires an enabling law, which Congress has failed to pass for the past 33 years. Cayetano also has 3 other family members in public office: his wife holds the other congressional seat in Taguig City, his younger brother Lino is the mayor, and his older sister Pia is a senator.
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