High-level Political Appointments in the Philippines

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Challenging the notion that patronage solely leads to poor governance, this book examines high-level political appointees in the Philippines, revealing how patronage can actually foster democracy and welfare. It argues that patronage is intricately linked to the effectiveness of organizations and the health of democratic systems. Efforts to eliminate patronage may inadvertently undermine social and organizational structures. The analysis extends to developed nations, highlighting their struggles with corruption and moral dilemmas while projecting their issues onto developing countries.