In a study done by Vanderbilt University professors, they found out that name recognition affects candidate support as they are exposed to subliminal cues.
However, he was propelled into mainstream public consciousness and became a mainstay in news stories when his mother, the first female president Corazon Aquino suddenly died.
With the country in mourning and in the mood to reminisce the past – which included his father, the assassinated Benigno (Ninoy) Aquino Jr. – Noynoy won the presidential election.
Having a politician parent almost guarantee a certain degree of success for an individual as not only does he inherit the valuable name recognition, but also benefits from the social networks and resources that are already established.
[3] In an authoritarian regime where the public has no real voice when it comes to choosing the state's leader, it is therefore inevitable that the successor would simply be one of the family heirs.
This is apparent in North Korea where its first leader, Kim Il Sung, developed a cult of personality and familism as a means of political control.
However, his strong attitude towards the North Korea crisis had helped his party win the majority seats in the 2017 Japanese general election.
[11] In 2014, talks about an anti-political dynasty bill surfaced but it was not received favorably by the public as it was seen as a watered down version that will not eliminate the monopoly of the elites on the political scene.
Opposition to Ferdinand Marcos Died by assassination 11th President of the Philippines Hacienda Luisita People Power Revolution 1987 Constitution Agrarian reform Mendiola Massacre 15th President of the Philippines Response to Manila hostage crisis Wang-wang policy Chief Justice impeachment trial 2015 Lumad massacre Mamasapano clash NAIA Bullet planting scandal Approved the sale of Dengvaxia, the first country in Asia to do so.
Cory's funeral procession took over 8 hours as thousands of Filipinos took to the streets to pay their last respects, a proof of her popularity among the public.
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His popularity as an actor obviously served him well in his venture in politics starting in 1969 when he was elected mayor of San Juan and eventually rising to the highest office in the nation as the 13th President of the Philippines in 1998.
In what became as the Hello Garci scandal, Gloria gave a televised address where she denied accusations of cheating but admitted that it was her voice on the audio recording, prompting protests and calls for impeachment.
(1949–1959) (1983–1986, 1998–2007) (1998–2007) (1959–1965) (1992–1995, 2007–2010) Senator (2010–2016) (2010–2019) (1965–1986) (2022–present) (2019–present) 10th President of the Philippines Martial Law (1972–1985) Economic reforms Conjugal dictatorship Human rights abuses[45] Corruption[46] Aquino assassination People Power Revolution Clone urban legend[47] Embezzlement of Public Funds [48] Non-payment of Taxes [49] Convicted of failure to file income tax returns (1982 to 1985) [49] Heir of dictatorship and corruption [50] Fake News [51] Inciting murder of Archimedes Trajano[52] Ferdinand Marcos was infamous for placing the country under martial law from 1972 to 1981 and suppressing civil liberties during his time in office as the 10th President of the Philippines.
He assumed leadership of the newly created government of Singapore after its independence, though he sadly expressed in a speech his desire to have been united with Malaysia.
[60] Kuan Yew reportedly did not want[61] a cult of personality to develop in the country so he willed that his house in 38 Oxley Road be demolished after he dies.
Accused by his siblings of abusing his powers by preserving their father's house, Hsien Loong decided to deliver a speech to refute them.
(1963–1979) (2013–2017) Assassinated by KCIA director Significant contribution to South Korea economic growth: Miracle on the Han River Corruption scandal Impeachment trial Park Chung Hee served as the third president of South Korea from 1963 until he was assassinated in 1979 by the director of the Korean Central Intelligence Agency (KCIA).
During Park's presidency, he had sustained the rapid economic growth in South Korea which people often refer to as the Miracle on the Han River.
Older Koreans who hold nostalgia toward the presidency of Park Geun-hye's father highly contributed to her success in the 2012 presidential election.
Unlike her father's 18 years of authoritarian rule, Park Geun-hye ended her term in office in 2017 after a major influence and bribery scandal was exposed.
Their historical meaning to Taiwan is very controversial as they helped thrived the Taiwanese economy but at the same time had been highly oppressive toward civil liberty.
In order to avoid being mistaken as spies from China, people were careful not to talk about taboo topics such as the White Terror and the February 28 Incident.
[66][circular reference] These ten massive building projects improved basic infrastructures and upgraded the Taiwanese industry which later on played an important role in the Taiwan Miracle) The Three-noes Policy was the diplomatic relationship with China during President Chiang Ching-kuo.
For instance, hereditary candidates have inherited political connections from their predecessors; therefore, they do not need to work hard for bureaucratic or academic competence in order to gain their position.
However, the whole Ampatuan family came under fire after their political rival Esmael Mangudadatu was ambushed along with over 50 people that included journalists, lawyers, relatives and civilians who happened to be on the same place.
Mangudadatu and his convoy was about to file his certificate of candidacy to run against Ampatuan for the gubernatorial office when they were reportedly attacked by 100 armed men.
[72] Dubbed as the "single deadliest event for the press" since the CPJ started keeping records,[73] this incident prevented the younger Ampatuan from running for office and resulted to his incarceration.
Later on, during the Long March Ye came to aid Moa by assisting Liu Bocheng in directing the crossing of the Yangtze river without losing a man.
One concrete example was when his children ‘attempted to help block a vocal advocate economic change from joining the CCP Politburo Standing Committee because it was not attentive to their interest.’