Ibabao, RhodeliaCabarles, Helen A.2026-08-042005-03Cabarles, H. A. (2005). <i>The Margarico family: Political elite of Janiuay, Iloilo, Philippines</i> [Undergraduate research project, University of the Philippines Visayas]. UPV Institutional Repository. https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/788https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14583/788This is a descriptive study of the Margarico as a political elite in Janiuay, Iloilo. The study was conducted using interview guide questions for key informants and archival research in gathering pertinent data. The research aims to (1) to identify the reasons that propels the Margarico family to seek political power in the municipal politics of Janiuay, Iloilo; and, (2) to identify the factors that enable the Magaricos to capture political power. The study found out that societal responsibility and public service are their prime reasons in seeking for political power in the municipal politics and that the socio-economic background of the political family is not the prime factor in their access to political positions. There are other factors that can account like good public reputation and good tract of records as public servant.vii, 53 p.Political elitesPolitical leadershipLocal governmentPublic servicePublic administrationLG 993.5 2005 P6 C33Thesispolitical aspectspolitical systemspublic serviceslocal governmentleadershipSDG 16 - Peace, justice and strong institutionsSDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communitiesSDG 17 - Partnerships for the goals