Why is it a red flag when a mayor and vice mayor come from the same family?

MANILA, Philippines – Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte and Muntinlupa City Mayor Ruffy Biazon have taken a strong stand against political dynasties, particularly when family members hold both executive and legislative positions within the same local government. 

“When in one local government, the checks and balances are compromised by a dynasty, by people belonging to the same family, then that is not good for our democracy and that is not good for our country in general,” Belmonte said on October 19...