Padrino system
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The padrino system, or
In the executive
The padrino system sometimes exists in Executive, due to the leader's allegiance to his or her party, supporters and contributors.
In the legislative
The Constitution of the Philippines in many ways has laid down the foundations against nepotism, cronyism, and oligarchical rule of the few.
The issue of
When the pork barrel scam broke out, Senator Jinggoy Estrada claimed that Pres. Benigno Aquino III used the Disbursement Acceleration Program to influence the 188 Congressional Representatives and 20 Senators to approve the impeachment complaint against Renato Corona. On July 2, 2014, the Supreme Court decision on DAP was ruled as unconstitutional.
In the military
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) was known as one of the best in the post-World War geopolitical scene in Southeast Asia, if not the whole of Asia. Majority of the officers were graduates from the West Point-styled Philippine Military Academy.
In order to get a higher rank or office, one must have at least known or befriend a high-ranking official to be promoted.[citation needed]
In society
Efforts to combat the padrino system
In September 2008, Senator
Senatorial candidate Diosdado Valeroso, a former police chief superintendent, in Rappler's senatorial debate on April 22, 2016, proposed a meritocracy bill that would shield law enforcement agencies and government employees from political influence, most especially from the padrino system.[4]
See also
- Corruption in the Philippines
- Spoils system, 19th century American equivalent
References
- ISBN 978-1-56518-213-4. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
- ^ "Bills/Resolutions - Senate of the Philippines". legacy.senate.gov.ph. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ Yamsuan, Cathy (August 5, 2013). "Bill aims to stop 'padrino' setup". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved January 22, 2021.
- ^ Francisco, Katerina (April 22, 2016). "Valeroso pushes for meritocracy bill vs padrino system". Rappler. Retrieved January 22, 2021.