Entering politics is not easy. Unless you are coming from a family of politicians, the world of politics could be a maze for the clueless no matter one’s popularity or financial status.
It is this undeniable fact that gave rise to what is called political dynasties. It is actually not a natural occurrence given the complexities of politics. Many have tried and have been gobbled up by their ambitions just because they don’t know what they are getting into.
A case in point is legendary boxer-turned-politician Manny Pacquiao. He has the ingredients of making it in politics. He has the 2 Ps–popularity and peso–that would make him succeed. However, he doesn’t have the third P and this is the most important. Pedigree.
Without a political pedigree, Manny’s millions and his legion of fans miserably didn’t have the weight to translate into votes. The result was disastrous.
When a young man named Rodrigo Duterte II made the rounds on media with his recent appearances in community events representing his father Rep. Paolo Duterte, heads started to turn. The grandson and namesake of the former President had the looks and charisma that could make him a promising political material.
Rigo, his nickname, making appearances to help his father meet his busy schedule could just be accidental but it turned out to be trivial. People are curious. Is he planning to follow the footsteps of his Lolo Digong, aunt VP Sara, dad Rep. Pulong and uncle Mayor Baste?
This could be the pathway Rigo is treading.
The whispers turned into loud chatters and before you knew it, social media became abuzz when photos of Rigo and the former President in a private talk circulated online. This could be the patriarch of the Duterte political bloodline schooling its youngest student.
And where else can Rigo get his political education but with the most elite and experienced of them all–the Digong Academy of Politics.
Whatever Rigo’s plans are, he definitely has the advantage of a political pedigree.
