Pia Magalona weighs in on political dynasties: “Piliin ang Pinas!”

• Pia Magalona, wife of the late Francis Magalona, raised awareness on the issue of political dynasties by resharing an infographic from PesoWeekly
• The data, sourced from the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, showed how dynasties dominate provinces, Congress, and governorships
• Alongside the repost, Pia reminded Filipinos to carefully consider the country’s future in the coming elections
• Her message resonated with ongoing concerns about the lack of genuine political alternatives

Pia Magalona, wife of the late rap icon Francis Magalona, took to social media to express her sentiments about political dynasties in the Philippines after reposting an infographic from PesoWeekly.

The Instagram Story she shared on Friday, September 26, contained statistics from the Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) highlighting how family dynasties dominate the country’s political landscape.

The post from @peso.weekly pointed out that “250 dynasties control all 82 provinces. 67% of House seats belong to dynasty members. 80% of governors in 2025 are from dynasties.” The figures, drawn from PCIJ’s 2025 report, emphasize how entrenched political families remain in positions of power despite long-running calls for reform.

The PesoWeekly’s post also underscored the recurring presence of political dynasties, pointing out the lack of fresh options for voters: “Same Families, Every Time. Think about your city or province. How often does the last name on the ballot actually change? For decades, it’s been the same clans, passing power from parent to child like a family heirloom. You don’t get real choices, you just get a menu of dynasties.”

Adding her voice to the discussion, Pia urged Filipinos to think critically about the nation’s future. “It’s not even a mystery. Tulungan natin mga sarili natin, Pilipinas. Please! Piliin ang Pinas!!” she wrote, reinforcing her point with prayer hand emojis as a symbol of hope and appeal.

Through her repost, Pia echoed a sentiment shared by many who are frustrated with the lack of political alternatives. Her call serves as both a plea and a challenge for citizens to think beyond dynasties and to consider what is truly best for the country’s future.

Francis Magalona was one of the most famous hip-hop artists in the Philippines. He also became beloved as one of the hosts of ‘Eat Bulaga.’ Francis M was married to Pia Magalona, and their children include celebrities Maxene, Saab, and Elmo Magalona.

In a previous report by KAMI, Pia Magalona reflected on how collective memory can be faulty, referencing the Mandela Effect. She related it to the Streisand Effect, where hiding information can make it spread more, citing the Discayas as a case. Pia said the couple’s habit of boasting exposed them to scrutiny and triggered a domino effect in politics.The wife of late Francis Magalona concluded her post by emphasizing that evidence and science matter most, writing: “ISAULI ANG SALAPI.”

In another report, Maxene Magalona shared a heartwarming post about her mom, Pia, who recently turned 60. In her post, Maxene uploaded photos and a clip showing glimpses of Pia’s lovely birthday celebration. The said celebration was extra special because all of Pia’s children were complete. In the caption, Max penned her heartfelt birthday prayer for her mother.

Source: KAMI.com.gh