Who will really benefit if the Duterte family is gone from this world? Not the Filipinos, not the victims of crime, the unemployed, the poor or even the hungry.
I would vote for Joy Belmonte. She's also been able to leverage her family's political legacy to ensure continuity in programs and policies that benefit marginalized communities.
Areas with deep-rooted political dynasties often struggle with persistent poverty. When political leadership is passed down within families, governance risks become more about preserving influence than delivering meaningful reforms.
