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The rulemakers : how the wealthy and well-born dominate congress / by Sheila S. Coronel...[et al.].

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublication details: Quezon City : Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, 2004Description: x, 270 p. : ill. 26 cmISBN:
  • 971868638x
Subject(s): Summary: This book tells the story of the Philippines legislature by examining the men and women who make up that body. It looks at their demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, profession), their assets and sources of wealth, and also their family lineage. The first two chapters describe the composition of Congress while the next two chapters show how lawmakers have employed their powers to further enrich themselves and entrench their families in power. Last chapter describes the struggle to have alternative voices heard in Congress and the attempts of various groups to gain entry to the fortress of privilege.
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Isagani R. Cruz Collection Isagani R. Cruz Collection Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center JQ 1413 .R861 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Not for loan 3IRC0000007582
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana JQ 1413 .R861 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000296570
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana JQ 1413 .R861 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000296569
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana JQ 1413 .R861 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000287448
Filipiniana Filipiniana Aklatang Emilio Aguinaldo-Information Resource Center Filipiniana JQ 1413 .R861 2004 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available 3AEA0000287424

This book tells the story of the Philippines legislature by examining the men and women who make up that body. It looks at their demographic characteristics (age, gender, education, profession), their assets and sources of wealth, and also their family lineage. The first two chapters describe the composition of Congress while the next two chapters show how lawmakers have employed their powers to further enrich themselves and entrench their families in power. Last chapter describes the struggle to have alternative voices heard in Congress and the attempts of various groups to gain entry to the fortress of privilege.

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