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MANILA, Philippines — Political dynasties are “not bad” and are here to stay — unless the Consitution and culture are changed, President Rodrigo Duterte said in his speech on Saturday at the inauguration of the Siargao Island Sports and Tourism and the Catangnan-Cabitoonan Bridge in Surigao del Norte.
POLITICAL RIVALRY. Surigao del Norte Gov. Francisco Matugas (2nd from right, front row) is seeking his second term as governor in the 2022 elections as he filed his certificate of candidacy, together with his slate Thursday (Oct. 7, 2021). Matugas will again go up against former Gov. Lyndon Barbers, his political archrival, whom he defeated in the 2019 polls. (Photo courtesy of Gov. Matugas Facebook page) BUTUAN CITY - Voters in the province of Surigao del Norte will again see the continuing political rivalry between the families of Matugas and Barbers as the 2022 national and local elections ...