This dissects the nature of electoral politics in the Philippines, focusing on the first free presidential elections since the fall of the Marcos Regime. This book traces the history of patronage politics and the influence of power brokers from the military, business and the Catholic Church. It presents an in-depth analysis of party platforms, as well as a comparison of the positions of the 1992 presidential candidates of various issues. It also assesses opinion polls/surveys and the packaging/promotion of candidates.
