An inquiry into the dynamics of the 1995 midterm election in Cavite

Date of Publication

1995

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Political Science

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Political Science

Abstract/Summary

This research study focuses on how governor Remulla's political machine was utilized in the 1995 Elections, specifically the components such as material incentives and other vote-getting mechanisms were employed in the said elections.Furthermore, the study looks on the Political linkage existing between the National politicians and the local politicians of the province the relevant economic and socio-political issues that were contended by the governatorial rivals and the human and financial resources employed by the contending parties.This research study then, concludes that Gov. Remulla engaged himself in the 1955 Gubernatorial elections with a lot more advantage than Epimaco Velasco. Gov. Remulla's party, partido Magdalo, is a cohesive organization having extensive control over the grassroot level. However, this cohesiveness was undermine by the party's failure to counteract the negative issues raised by FVR-sigaw ng Cavite party. Adding to this was the overconfidence of Magdalo liders that Gov. Remulla would not be defeated. This belief then, resulted to their failure to deliver votes to Gov. Remulla, therefore, the defeat of Gov. Remulla. Finally, the study gives a glimpse of the possible Malacanang intervention in the elections. While the study was not able to substantiate this claim, the study nevertheless tried to explore the issue and then recommends that a further study be conducted on the said elections.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU07257

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

294 numb. leaves

Keywords

Elections--Philippines--Cavite; Cavite (Philippines)--Politics and government; Voting; Politics; Practical

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