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2026-06-15LGU performance
Voter Responsiveness in Philippine Local Governments: The Electoral Effects of Fiscal Behavior on Incumbent Reelection
Filipino voters are often assumed to be swayed by "ayuda" and dynastic ties, not governance. Yet an analysis of 517 local incumbents shows that accountability survives even in a patronage democracy — voters reward visible, tangible spending on education and social services, proving that performance still wins votes when people can see where the money goes.