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Jun 6
As global oil prices surge, the cost of getting food from farm to market climbs with it.
For the drivers, porters and vendors of Nepa Q-Mart, every extra peso in fuel means tighter margins, harder choices and less on the table.
A @tinigngplaridel x PCIJ collab
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May 28
š§µ: Roughly 1 in 4 party-list representatives has a family member in Congressāand some families span BOTH chambers šļø
Read this thread to view the list party-lists with relatives in Congress ā¬ļø
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At least 12 bills in Congress propose extending the ban specifically to party-lists. Senator Risa Hontiveros's SB 1656 would disqualify any party-list nominee related within the fourth degree to an incumbent official, another nominee, or any candidate in the same election.
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May 28
While the House approved its version of the anti-dynasty bill on second reading last week, the measure does not cover party-list, leaving a gap that allows families to capture seats originally intended to broaden spaces for representation.
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May 27
The war in Iran is being fought thousands of miles away, but Filipinos are feeling its impact in every ride.
For millions of commuters like student Marco Redulla, rising global oil prices driven by the conflict have worsened an already difficult daily grind.
@tinigngplaridel
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May 27
š§µ: In the 2025 elections, party-list groups with representatives linked to political dynasties spent an average of ā±30.1 million on their campaignsāabout ā±0.43 per voter.ā¬ļø
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Two of the top spenders have since seen their representatives resign due to the flood control scandal: Ako Bicol's Zaldy Co stepped down in September 2025, while ACT-CIS's Edvic Yap resigned in February 2025.
Read the full report here: pcij.org/2026/05/25/7-reasonā¦
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May 27
The top 5 biggest spenders š
1ļøā£ ACT-CIS ā ā±163M
2ļøā£ Ako Bicol ā ā±141M
3ļøā£ Bicol Saro ā ā±117M
4ļøā£ FPJ Panday Bayanihan ā ā±98M
5ļøā£ Tingog ā ā±91M
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May 27
In contrast, groups without dynastic representatives spent less than half that amount: ā±13.9 million on average, or roughly ā±0.20 per voter. šø
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May 26
The party-list system was designed so Filipinos sharing the same advocacies, ideology, and interests could unite behind common causes wherever they live.
But in the 2025 elections, several party-list groups won seats by relying heavily on the political machinery of local dynasty.
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Meanwhile, Nanay Party-list amassed roughly 200,000 votes in Pampanga alone. š
The partyās 3rd nominee, Yolanda Miranda Pineda, is the wife of Pampanga Vice Governor Dennis Pineda.
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May 26
CWS Party-list drew most of its votes from Batangas ā Rep. Edwin Gardiolaās bailiwick ā and Surigao del Sur. šŗļø
The partyās 2nd nominee, Melanie Joy Guno, is the daughter of Surigao del Sur 1st District Rep. Romeo Momo Sr.
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May 26
TUCP Party-list obtained 60% of its votes from Cotabato. š
Rep. Raymond Mendozaās wife is the governor of the province.
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Galing sa Puso party-list drew 310,172 votes from Nueva Ecija alone ā accounting for 85% of its national vote total. š
The votes were enough to secure a House seat for Rep. Jan Rurik Padiernos, son of former Nueva Ecija Vice Governor Jose Gay Padiernos.
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Abono party-list also relied heavily on its representativeās bailiwick. š³ļø
Around 90% of its votes came from Pangasinan, the political base of Rep. Robert Raymund Estrella and his family.
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May 26
NEW INVESTIGATION: The party-list system was meant to broaden spaces for representation. Instead, PCIJ found it's become a safe haven for political dynasties. To begin with, half of all party-list seats are now held by political families.
Read: pcij.org/2026/05/25/7-reasonā¦
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May 26
The House passed an anti-dynasty bill that critics say LEGALIZES dynasties instead of ending them. Party-lists weren't even mentioned.
12 bills now propose extending bans to party-lists. Will Congress act?
Full report at pcij.org
#PartyList #PoliticalDynasties
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May 26
5ļøā£ Corruption cases:
- Marcelino Libanan (4Ps): Graft charges over fertilizer funds
- Robert Estrella (Abono): Implicated in pork barrel scandal
- Ching Bernos (Solid North): Vote-buying charges
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4ļøā£ Campaign spending gap:
- Dynastic party-lists: ā±30.1M avg (ā±0.43/voter)
- Non-dynastic: ā±13.9M avg (ā±0.20/voter)
Top spenders: ACT-CIS (ā±163M), Ako Bicol (ā±141M), Bicol Saro (ā±117M)
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