The persistence of political dynasties hinges on three interconnected factors: Name recognition, resource control and patronage networks, says Southeast Asian politics expert Sophie Lemiere.

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MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was almost certain to be elected mayor of his home city by a landslide ...

Despite his detention thousands of miles away in the International Criminal Court, former Philippines President Rodrigo ...