Over the years, many names of candidates in gubernatorial elections, both national and local, have seemed familiar to me. Famous surnames never disappear during elections. On the other hand, despite these politicians who seem to have “good” platforms during election time and always say, as redundant as it may sound, “iaahon ko ang Pilipinas sa kahirapan”, in reality there are no significant changes in our country over the years precedents to date. The things the candidates have said remain only broken promises. Therefore, political dynasty in the Philippines should be banned because it negatively affects the progress of our country. POLITICAL DYNASTY In fact, many Filipino voters black out names on ballots during elections, not because they know the personality and background of a specific candidate, but rather the surname sounds familiar. Another example is that they are satisfied with the “eye-catching” ads of these candidates. Our country, the Philippines, has been in a system like this for decades, called political dynasty. Political dynasty is very evident in our country. During the senatorial campaign and elections last 2013, many names were controversial. Several candidates were asked whether they could be adequate leaders of the country, despite lacking experience. However, they still won the election thanks to their effective advertising, which includes an interview such as “Why am I voting for (candidate's name)?” from the family member or relative who currently holds a position in the Philippine government, or from a former politician who has maximized his or her time of service. According to an article in the Philippine St...... middle of paper ...... al reign in the Philippines - study." The Philippine Star. Np, 9 Mar. 2013. Web. 7 Mar. 2014. "THE CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES OF 1987 – ARTICLE II." Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines. Np, 11 February 1987. Web. 8 March 2014. "The Philippines hosted 4.7 million international visitors in 2013." , Planning and Tourism Promotion, Tourism Department, 10 Feb. 2014. Web. 7 Mar. 2014. .