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Manila’s Game of Thrones

October 27, 2018

Beneath the smiles, resentments are simmering.

In this piece, Alan examines the dark side of political dynasties.

FEUDING DYNASTIES, BLOODY MASSACRES: GAME OF THRONES SEASON 8 … OR PHILIPPINE POLITICS?

In the ‘world capital’ of political dynasties, ruling families that have held power for decades trade positions like musical chairs. And when sibling or clan rivalries threaten this incestuous grip on power, things can turn deadly

Speaking in Filipino, the man, 48, revealed how all these years he had been bullied by his elder half-brother. “I always gave way. But there’s a limit. Now I have to stand for my principles.”

Aired on national radio last week, the line could have been lifted straight out of a daytime melodrama, a baring of what Filipinos call sama ng loob, hidden resentment. However, the character showing his anger was one of the country’s most powerful men: Senator JV Ejercito, son of disgraced ex-president Joseph “Erap” Estrada.

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Tagged With: Davao City mayor Sara Duterte, former Davao city Mayor Paolo Duterte, former Makati City Mayor Jejomar Erwin "JunJun" Binay, former President Joseph Estrada, former Senator Jingoy Estrada, Makati City Mayor Abby Binay, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, political dynasty, Senator JV Ejercito

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