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Despite ongoing calls for reform, political dynasties continue to dominate the Philippine political landscape, as highlighted in a recent explainer video by FYT.ph. The video underscores that, in the 2025 midterm elections, a significant number of elected officials hail from influential political families. Notably, 71 out of 82 provincial governors belong to political dynasties, with 47 seeking re-election and 19 family members of non-seeking governors vying for the position.

The video also points to the proliferation of dynastic influence within the party-list system, originally designed to represent marginalized sectors. A report by the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines indicates that at least 78 of the 156 party-list groups certified by the Commission on Elections are linked to political families.

FYT.ph's video serves as a timely reminder of the entrenched power structures in Philippine politics and the challenges to achieving genuine political reform.