Power of the machine: LDP stresses organisation over ideology
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The Laban ng Demokratikong Pilipino (LDP) is the strongest political party in the Philippines. LDP's successful political machinery is based on efficient organization rather than on philosophical issues. The party resulted from the merging of the Lakas ng Bansa and Partido Demokratikong Pilipino, a move that was engineered by Ramon Mitra and Jose Cojuangco. The party's strength comes from political grassroot support and from the massive resources of incumbents. Most of its members come from different factions and are linked by a commonality of political ideas. The LDP's inner circle is composed of rich and influential members of the Aquino and Cojuangco families.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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Let's try the front door: former coup leaders campaign for political office
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Leaders of at least two attempted coups in the Philippines are running for office in the elections slated for May 8, 1995. Ex-Special Forces Col Gregorio Honasan, or 'Gringo,' is seeking one of the 12 Senate seats open in the election. Former Captain Red Kapunan is also a congressional candidate, while former Col. Alexander Noble is seeking a provincial governorship and four others are trying for local posts. All were in the Reform the Armed Forces Movement (RAM), led by Honasan; the group is now a political party, the Revolutionary Patriotic Alliance, still RAM. Former President Corazon Aquino actively opposes them.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1995
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Power of the machine
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Patronage-based political machineries have always been a decisive factor in traditional Philippine politics. Campaigning for the coming May 11, 1992 elections has been characterized by the widespread use of such machineries by incumbent officials. As a result, massive padding of voters' lists has been reported even in the capital region. Traditionally, squatter communities in Metro Manila have been the ideal ground for establishing such patronage networks.
Publication Name: Far Eastern Economic Review
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0014-7591
Year: 1992
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