Family Incorporated: A Conceptual Definition of Political Dynasty in Science City of Munoz

FAMILY INCORPORATED: A CONCEPTUAL
DEFINITION OF POLITICAL DYNASTIES IN

SCIENCE CITY OF MUNOZ
RUSSEL HAROLD P. SIROT
AB SOCIAL SCIENCES
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION
Philippines
is a democratic country as stated by Article II

Section I of the Philippine constitution The Philippines is a
democratic and republican state. Sovereignty resides in the and
all government authority emanates from them.
Political
dynasties does not only exist in the provinces,

municipalities, and cities. In the barangay level dynasties are
also prevalent.
This
study aims to identify the current political structure of

select barangays in Science City of Munoz, to know the
determinants in appointing relatives in public office and to
know the concept of political dynasty among the select
RATIONALE
Political
dynasty is one of the major political issues currently however, no law

defining political dynasty thus there's no prohibition in the Philippines.
This
study is conducted to gain a major understanding on the issue of political

dynasty.
This
study will explore political dynasty in the barangay level and will determine
the concept of barangay officials regarding political dynasty.
This
study also aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages in having

political dynasty in the barangay level.
The
other aim of this study is to know the distribution of power in the barangay
level and its relation to political dynasty.
Statement of the problems

This study aims to answer, what is political family in the barangay
level and what are the determinants in having a political family in
the barangay. This study will seek to answer the following problems:
What
is the composition of the elected LGU officials?
What
is the composition of the elect barangay officials?
What
are the determinants in appointing relatives in public office?
What
is the definition of political dynasty among the select

barangay officials?
How
does the barangay officials maintain their power?
Objectives of the study

To identify
the current political structure of select

barangays in Science City of Munoz.
To know
the determinants in appointing relatives in

public office
To know
the concept of political dynasty among the

select barangay officials
Significance of the study

This
study will be significant for the public officials,

with this study they will develop a strategy on how to
equally distribute power among themselves but also
their maintenance of power.
The
study can be use as a future reference on studying

political dynasties in the barangay level.
Scope and limitation

The
study covers the current barangay officials of the

select barangays in Science City of Munoz. These are:
Bagong
Sikat
Cabisuculan
Mangandingay
The study is only limited on the concept of political

dynasty in the barangay level.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

The section contains previous studies regarding political dynasties that
includes undergraduate and masters thesis and also dissertation. The section
also contains articles in journals, newspaper, and in the world wide web.
Definition
of Political Dynasties
Refers to the situation wherein members of the same family are occupying
elected positions either in sequence for the same position or
simultaneously across different positions(Beja et. Al 2013).
In the Merriam Webster Dictionary, it defines as a succession of rulers of

the same line of descent; another definition was a powerful group of
family that maintains it position for a considerable period of time.
Nature
of Barangay
The barangay is a basic administrative unit and key arena for

democratic engagement(Magno). In Section 384 of the Local
Government Code it states that As the basic political unit, the
barangay serves as the primary planning and implementing unit
of government policies, plans, programs, projects, and activities
in the community and as a forum wherein the collective views of
the people may be expressed, crystallized and considered and
where disputes may be amicably settled.
Valdehuesa(2010) states that a barangay is a small republic.

It has territory, people, government, and though limited
sovereignty.
The fusion of the three branches of government in the

barangay places this small political unit a notch higher than
the parliamentary system. In a parliamentary set up, executive
and legislative functions are exercised simultaneously but
barangay officials are also have quasi judicial powers apart
from the power to implement and enact laws( Lagman 2007)
Nature of
position of barangay chairman.
In the Local Government Code Section 389, the Punong Barangays

serves as the chief executive of the barangay and exercised such powers
and performs such duties and functions as provided by the LGC and
other laws.
According
to Valdehuesa(2010) the barangay is a parliamentary form of

government cause the three branches of the government was headed by
the barangay chairman and in the barangay there is no such thing as
separation of powers.
Lagman(2007) states The trinity governmental powers is vested in

the Barangay Chairman. He is the chief executive of the barangay; he is
the presiding officer of the Sangguniang barangay; and he is the Chief
Magistrate of the Lupong Tagapamayapa. In manner of speaking, the
barangay chairman is President,Speaker and Chief Justice. He is the
greatest functionary.
Power of Appointment
In the Local Government Code appointed barangay officials includes

barangay secretary and treasurer.
Other
barangay officials appointed by the punong barangay shall be

governed by the provisions of LGC and other laws or barangay
ordinances(Section. 396, LGC).
Another
appointing power was to appoint barangay tanod. The

barangay tanod as a whole is a community brigade composed of civilian
volunteers appointed by the Punong Barangay upon the
recommendation of barangay kagawads acting as Barangay Peace and
Order Committee(Aquino).
Importance
of Family in Politics
Families in which politics is a usual activity of the

members, children undergo a socialization experience
which is different from non political families.(Kurt
1989)
Prevalence
In the studies conducted by Beja et al.(2013) they stated that the

increased income poverty does not create political dynasty but it
contributes to the expansion of the largest and strongest dynasty.
Querubin(2010) stated that these political dynasties have great political

power due to various observed and unobserved characteristics.
Sunico(2013)
pointed out that these political families have gathered

enough wealth and resources to ensure that they win any election
whether through the strength of the family name or through more
creative electoral strategies.
METHODOLOGY
Conceptual
Framework
Independent Variables
Educational
Background
Age when entered
public service
Political
Background of the
family
Dependent Variables
Conceptual Definition
Operational definition of terms

Barangays
Barangay
Chairman
Barangay
Kagawads
Political
Dynasties
Research methods
Data
Gathering
Quantitative and Qualitative Data
Analysis of available secondary data and interview
Questionaire
Locale of the study

Three
barangays of Sciences City of Munoz
Bagong
Sikat
Cabisuculan
Mangandingay
Research process
Gathering of Data
Pre Testing of Questionaire
Analysis of Secondary Data
Interview with the barangay officials.

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FAMILY INCORPORATED: A CONCEPTUAL

DEFINITION OF POLITICAL DYNASTIES IN

is a democratic country as stated by Article II

dynasties does not only exist in the provinces,

study aims to identify the current political structure of

dynasty is one of the major political issues currently however, no law

study is conducted to gain a major understanding on the issue of political

study also aims to determine the advantages and disadvantages in having

Statement of the problems

is the composition of the elected LGU officials?

is the composition of the elect barangay officials?

are the determinants in appointing relatives in public office?

is the definition of political dynasty among the select

does the barangay officials maintain their power?

Objectives of the study

the current political structure of select

the determinants in appointing relatives in

the concept of political dynasty among the

Significance of the study

study will be significant for the public officials,

study can be use as a future reference on studying

Scope and limitation

study covers the current barangay officials of the

The study is only limited on the concept of political

REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE

In the Merriam Webster Dictionary, it defines as a succession of rulers of

The barangay is a basic administrative unit and key arena for

Valdehuesa(2010) states that a barangay is a small republic.

The fusion of the three branches of government in the

position of barangay chairman.

In the Local Government Code Section 389, the Punong Barangays

to Valdehuesa(2010) the barangay is a parliamentary form of

Lagman(2007) states The trinity governmental powers is vested in

In the Local Government Code appointed barangay officials includes

barangay officials appointed by the punong barangay shall be

appointing power was to appoint barangay tanod. The

Families in which politics is a usual activity of the

In the studies conducted by Beja et al.(2013) they stated that the

Querubin(2010) stated that these political dynasties have great political

pointed out that these political families have gathered

Operational definition of terms

Quantitative and Qualitative Data

Analysis of available secondary data and interview

Locale of the study

barangays of Sciences City of Munoz

Pre Testing of Questionaire

Analysis of Secondary Data

Interview with the barangay officials.

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