OUR VOTE 2025
The Mindanao Vote
– Yas D. Ocampo
Mindanao Dynasties 1987-2025
Governors
Dynasties at the Helm: From 1988 to 2025, Mindanao’s governorships have been largely controlled by entrenched political families, passing power across generations with minimal disruption.
City Mayors
City Strongholds: Across Mindanao’s 33 cities, mayoral posts from 1988 to 2025 reveal a consistent pattern of family succession, underscoring the grip of local dynasties on urban leadership.
Representatives
Political Legacies in Congress: Since the 1987 post-Marcos restoration of the legislature, most of Mindanao’s 60 congressional districts have remained under the influence of a few dominant clans.”
SPECIAL REPORT
This in-depth report by MindaNews explores the persistence of political dynasties in Mindanao from 1987 to 2025, revealing how governors, mayors, and congressional representatives have often been succeeded by family members. The article highlights the continuity of power across generations and its impact on governance, employment, and democratic processes across Mindanao’s provinces, cities, and districts.
- PART 1: Fat and Obese dynasties rule
- PART2: Fat and Obese Dynasties rule all top posts, all in the family
- PART 3: Fat and Obese Dynasties Rule Beyond 2025: still all in the family?
COMELEC Areas of Concern
