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“The State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service, and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.” Article II Section 26 of the Philippine Constitution

The First Baron Acton has uttered this famous line more than a century ago, “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Great men are almost always bad men.”

And now, it is still resonating in our political landscape and many of our known politicians are trying to perpetuate their places in history as “benevolent politicians” who are trying to help the poor and to serve their constituents.

Once in power, though many want to have honest-to-goodness reforms, they try to recoup their financial losses during their electoral campaign by “milking the cow” and “repay friends and supporters” through government appointments. And in some way transform politics into a cottage family business, politely known as “Kapamilya, Inc.”

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Wednesday, March 14th, 2007

FERDINAND Marcos recognized the power of money and amassed a world-class fortune during his presidency. [PCIJ photo]

1. MONEY

The families that endure and survive political upheaval are more likely to be those that have a sustainable economic base to finance their participation in electoral battles. Philippine elections are costly — a congressional campaign in 2004, according to campaign insiders, could have cost up to P30 million in Metro Manila. In rural areas, the price tag is much less: P10 million on average, although campaigns can be run for P3 million or less in smaller districts where the competition is not too intense.

The investment may be worth it, as the rates of return can be high, depending on how well congressional office is exploited. Historically, families have been able to use their positions to expand their landholdings or their business empires, using their preferential access to privileges from the state — loans, franchises, monopolies, tax exemptions, cheap foreign exchange, subsid

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