Keywords
Local Government Units, pandemic politics, political dynasty
Abstract
The study assessed the implementation of different mitigation programs imposed by the Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) thru their guidelines and the initiatives spearheaded by first-time mayors with dynastic or non dynastic backgrounds during the surge of the pandemic. Similarly, variance analysis was conducted to determine whether there is a significant difference between the total number of COVID-19-positive cases, deaths, and recovery rates in their localities. Secondary data were collected from online news articles, government websites, and through the social media platforms of municipalities/cities, as well as the personal accounts of the mayors themselves. The following conclusions were made: There is no substantial causal relationship between the familial background of the mayor and the increase or decrease of COVID-19 cases in their respective localities; there is no significant difference in the implementation of programs imposed by the national government to the mayors with dynastic/non-dynastic backgrounds; and in terms of pandemic governance and leadership, it is crucial to think beyond the stereotypical beliefs related to political dynasties.
Recommended Citation
Najarila, Mary Jane
(2022)
"The Politics of Pandemic: Covid-Mitigating Response among 1st Time Mayors from Dynastic and Non-dynastic Families in the Philippines,"
Social Sciences and Development Review: Vol. 14:
No.
1, Article 3.
Available at:
https://scholar.pup.edu.ph/ssdr/vol14/iss1/3
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