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7 reasons why the party-list system serves dynasties, not democracy
Members of the House of Representatives convene during the second reading of the antidynasty bill on May 20, 2026—SCREENGRAB FROM THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES’ LIVESTREAM
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June 1, 2026June 1, 2026News

7 reasons why the party-list system serves dynasties, not democracy

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The House of Representatives has approved on second reading an antidynasty bill that critics say will end up legalizing—rather than penalizing—political dynasties. It was silent on the party-list issue, meaning that political-clan members can continue to be elected to party-list seats, taking their place alongside their relatives serving in Congress and local government posts. PCIJ...

The party-list system was originally envisioned to amplify the voices of the marginalized sectors. —IMAGE FROM THE PCIJ
The party-list system was originally envisioned to amplify the voices of the marginalized sectors. —IMAGE FROM THE PCIJ
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March 14, 2026March 14, 2026Politics

In numbers: Dynasties and contractors capture party-list seats in the 20th Congress

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Nearly 40 years ago, the framers of the post-Marcos Constitution provided for a party-list system to ensure that Congress would not be dominated by political families. Today, the hope that party-list representatives would provide a counterweight to the power of dynasties has been completely dashed. In the 20th Congress, half of the 64 party-list representatives...