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MANILA, Philippines – With about 3 weeks to go before the elections, Julio Teehankee, political science professor and dean of the De La Salle University College of Liberal Arts, warns of party defections in favor of popular candidates as politicians look out for their survival.
“This is the time when old alliances are broken and new partnerships are made,” he told Marites Vitug, editor at large of Rappler, in this podcast.
Teehankee used to be an active member of the Liberal Party and is a veteran of election campaigns. He brings theory and practice to this interview on the role of machinery in politics and looks back at lessons from post-Marcos presidential elections.
The 2016 election is turning out to be “typical” and, contrary to perception, not among the most divisive the country has experienced, says Teehankee.
Looking to the future, Teehankee proposes things to fix for the next administration, mainly, reforming the country’s power structure and strengthening political parties.
Listen in and send us your feedback. – Rappler.com
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