The 4P's of practicing politicians in the Philippines

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To be a politician in the Philippines, one need only be familiar with the 4P's and be any or a combination of them to win elections:

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Prayerful
Pretentious
Presumptuous

After all, politicians merely reflect the society they govern.

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