Dataset Overview
The Business Connections dataset tracks the intersection of business and political power in the Philippines, including sports organizations, major corporations, media outlets, and their connections to political dynasties.
Data Coverage
Sports Organizations
- PBA Teams: 12 teams with ownership details and political connections
- Olympic Organizations: Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) and Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP)
- Athlete Political Connections: Notable athletes with political involvement
Major Corporations
- Conglomerates: 9 major business groups (San Miguel, Ayala, SM, MVP, Villar, JG Summit, LT Group, Aboitiz, GT Capital)
- Media Ownership: 7 major media outlets (ABS-CBN, GMA, TV5, Philippine Star, Manila Bulletin, Philippine Daily Inquirer, Rappler)
- Government Contracts: Structure for tracking infrastructure and public works contracts
- Campaign Financing: Structure for tracking political campaign contributions
Integration with OpenPinas
Business connections are integrated with OpenPinas dynasty data through the
business_connections field in the dynasty JSON file.
Linked Dynasties
- VILLAR_FAMILY: Villar Group (real estate, retail, agriculture), AMBS media ownership
- BELMONTE_QUEZON_CITY: Philippine Star ownership
- LOPEZ_ILOILO: ABS-CBN ownership (historical)
- COJUANGCO_TARLAC: San Miguel Corporation connections
- AQUINO_FAMILY: Historical business connections
Current Status
✅ Completed
- Data collection (12 PBA teams, 9 conglomerates, 7 media outlets)
- Priority research (MVP Group, infrastructure contracts)
- Political dynasty research (Belmonte, Lopez families verified)
- Dynasty JSON integration
- Data structure expansion (government contracts, campaign financing, PBA history)
🔍 Needs Research
- Additional conglomerates political connections (JG Summit, LT Group, Aboitiz, GT Capital)
- Government contracts data
- Campaign financing data
- PBA historical data