The 1987 Constitution: Born to Break the Marcos Chains but Now Served StaleLike Daily Lechon — How Political Dynasties Have Turned Mini Dictatorships into a National Indigestion

The presence and relentless proliferation of political dynasties in the Philippines reminds me of eating lechon every single day. At first, it’s a delight — crispy, savory, the star of every feast. But after the third day? Nakakaumay (it sucks) and nakakasawa (tedious)! Like a never-ending buffet of the same dish, political dynasties keep serving us the same old brand of politics — only it’s stale, greasy, and worse, sometimes toxic.