BY ITSELF, political dynasties are already disruptive of democracy in the Philippines. Its concentration of power does not equate to stability, as the same problems persist in its local governments. Take the National Capital Region (NCR), for example. Almost all cities in the region elect candidates from political families– the Gathcalians of Valenzuela, Malapitans of Caloocan, and Cayetanos of Taguig– yet, they’re still figuring out how to sol…
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