Political dynasties in the Philippines grow ‘obese’ ahead of 2025 elections

The two highest posts in the Philippine government are held by dynasties. But the Marcoses and Dutertes are only two of the dozens of families who loom so large in Philippine politics that analysts have taken to calling their dynasties not just fat, but obese. We speak to Kevin Pilapil of FYT, a community-oriented media outlet that has been tracking these families ahead of the 2025 elections.

This episode was produced by Bella Perez-Rubio and engineered by Anthony Tobias. Jaemark Tordecilla is our editor-at-large.

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