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Politics

With the increasing number of Chinese with Philippine nationality, the number of political candidates of Chinese Filipino descent also started to increase. The most significant change within Chinese Filipino political life would be the citizenship decree promulgated by former President Ferdinand Marcos which opened the gates for thousands of Chinese Filipinos to formally adopt Philippine citizenship.

Chinese Filipino political participation largely began with the People Power Revolution of 1986 which toppled the Marcos dictatorship and ushered in the Aquino presidency. The consequent rise of anti-Chinese sentiments and rampant kidnapping and murder targeting Chinese Filipinos also served as a catalyst to boost political participation of the Chinese. The Chinese have been known to vote in blocs in favor of political candidates who are favorable to the Chinese community.

Important Philippine political leaders with Chinese ancestry include the current Philippine president, former presidents Cory Aquino, Sergio OsmeƱa, and Emilio Aguinaldo, former senators Ninoy Aquino, Nikki Coseteng, Alfredo Lim, and Roseller Lim, as well as several governors, congressmen, and mayors throughout the Philippines. Many ambassadors and recent appointees to the presidential cabinet are also Chinese Filipinos. These include Arthur Yap, Kim Henares, Edwin Lacierda, and Jesse Robredo.

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