It may be true that similar things happen in highly developed countries. But not to the very wide extent that we do. We have allowed political dynasties to be the norm, not the exception. Moreover, our social and economic settings and the scruples of local politicians are far different from those in developed countries.
ISABEL ONGPIN: “Gaming the system”
https://www.manilatimes.net/gaming-the-system/457261/
RANDY DAVID: “Unashamed: A morbid symptom”
https://opinion.inquirer.net/116893/unashamed-a-morbid-symptom
ANA MARIE PAMINTUAN: “Dynasts”
https://www.philstar.com/opinion/2018/10/29/1864035/dynasts