Is the Philippines hereditary? Why is the president called Aquino III?

The president of the Philippines is not hereditary. Although their president is called Aquino III, it has nothing to do with hereditary system. The name of Aquino III has something to do with his family, and the president of the Philippines is elected by the people. Aquino III is just a name, which has nothing to do with the president, but in people's consciousness, it is thought that? World? It has something to do with hereditary system, which is actually a wrong understanding.

1. The president of the Philippines is elected by the people

The election of the president of the Philippines is clearly stipulated in the local constitution, and both the president and the vice president need to be elected by the people. Those who participate in the election must also meet certain conditions before they can participate in the presidential election. If you want to be the president of the Philippines, you must be a citizen of the Philippines and have lived in the Philippines for 1 years. At the same time, there is an age limit, that is, you must be over 4 years old. Only when these conditions are met can you participate in the presidential election. The term of office of the president elected by the people is only six years, and he cannot be re-elected, which has nothing to do with hereditary system.

2. Why is it called Aquino III

The name of Aquino III actually has something to do with his family. Although there is no hereditary in the political circles of the Philippines, there are many political families, and Aquino family is one of them. This family became famous from his father's generation, so his father was called Aquino I. His father was the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, hence his name. His mother, known as Aquino II, was once the president of the Philippines and the first female president of the Philippines. By the time of his generation, he successfully served as president. According to the title, he should be called Aquino III.

3. Aquino III is of Chinese descent

In fact, the famous Aquino III has a certain relationship with Chinese, and some people in his family were from Fujian Province. Later, after arriving in the Philippines, after some development, it gradually became related to the Aquino family. It is said that after Aquino III became president, he also carried out root-seeking activities in Fujian.