Source: Ateneo Policy Centre’s Political Dynasties Dataset. Source: Ateneo Policy Centre’s Political Dynasties Dataset. Figure 4. Strategic Allocation of Political Power by the Espina Clan of Biliran Source: Ateneo Policy Centre’s Political Dynasties Dataset. Meanwhile, the Marcos clan of the Ilocos Norte is one among the most Figure 6. Poverty Trend in Western Samar Source: Philippine Statistics Authority. Source: Philippine Statistics Authority.