But sadly the billions spent by Imee Marcos won't be counted.

A fair and inclusive democracy is possible. By pushing for real reforms, we can build a system where leadership isn’t a birthright but a responsibility. The future belongs to those who serve the people—not just those born into power.

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If we want a government that truly serves the people, we need to break the cycle. Leadership should be earned through competence and public trust, not inherited. Strong anti-dynasty laws will level the playing field and allow new, deserving leaders to rise.

When power stays within a few families, governance becomes self-serving. Policies are made to protect their interests, not the people’s. Corruption thrives, accountability weakens, and real change remains out of reach.

That kind of blind trust in misinformation is dangerous, especially now that AI can spread deception faster than ever. Before we fully embrace AI, we need to step up our digital literacy and critical thinking—otherwise, we’re just setting ourselves up for more manipulation and misinformation.

Just look at what happened to former Senator Leila de Lima. Fake videos and propaganda were used to destroy her reputation, and a lot of people believed them without question. Instead of fact-checking, many just went along with the lies, which contributed to her unjust imprisonment.