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MASTERING THE GAME OF POLITICS
Author: James Latiph
Politics is not just about making speeches and promises; it is about developing potent strategies, maximizing influence, and building connections. In Mastering the Game of Politics: How to Win Hearts, Sway Minds, and Secure Victories, James Latiph crystallizes his expertise as both an election lawyer and campaign strategist into a concise yet powerful guide to navigating the ever-evolving Philippine political landscape.
Divided into six parts, this book is packed with battle-tested and straightforward yet highly effective strategies for establishing a command center, assembling a winning team, and crafting messages that resonate with voters. It also explores how politicians at any level can harness the Al-driven digital revolution. The book covers how to maintain momentum, win public trust, outmaneuver opponents, and mobilize supporters both online and offline, especially during the crucial Final stages of the campaign period. Whether you are a first-time candidate or a seasoned politician running for local or national office, Mastering the Game of Politics will sharpen your skills, strengthen your presence, and position you for victory.
New age politics requires bold tactics. This book offers real insights and practical winning strategies for success.
- SAMIRA GUTOC, FORMER ARMM REPRESENTATIVE, WRITER, JOURNALIST, AND BAKWIT ADVOCATE
A tech-savvy, legally robust guide for modern elections integrates Al and tradition flawlessly.
- ELIAS R. YUSOPH, FORMER COMELEC COMMISSIONER
This book, informed by the author's direct experience as an election lawyer and campaign strategist, is a significant contribution to academics, media, and election stakeholders to better understand and navigate the rapidly changing landscape of Philippine elections and campaigning.
- MARIA ELA L. ATIENZA, PHD, PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT of POLITICAL SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - DILIMAN
Mastering the Game of Politics by James Latiph merges traditional Philippine electoral practices with emerging technologies such as Al and social media. This must-read guide offers strategic insights and ethical frameworks, catering to academics, legal experts, and policymakers to effectively navigate and shape the evolving- political landscape of the nation
- JULIO C. TEEHANKEE, PHD, FULL PROFESSOR AND RESEARCH FELLOW of POLITICAL SClENCE, DEPARTMENT OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, De La Salle University
James Latiph (Atty. Jamal Latiph Hadjiusman) combines legal expertise with strategic political communication, drawing from extensive experience as an election lawyer and campaign strategist. His perspective was shaped during his six years at COMELEC, where he served as a legal researcher and part of the team evaluating the Philippines' first national automated elections. His practice spans presidential, senatorial, party-list, and local campaign consultation, alongside an active career as a trial lawyer. His advisory portfolio encompasses major political campaigns and election cases across multiple electoral cycles. This practical expertise is grounded in academic foundations from the University of the Philippines, a master in communication management (merit) from Coventry University in the United Kingdom, and a jurisdiction from Mindanao State University. As a British Ch evening and Freeman Foundation scholar, his strategic approach was refined through the East-West Center's Asia Pacific Leadership Program in Hawaii and engagements with leading US think tanks.
International organizations have sought his expertise in political transitions and voting systems, including the United Nations Development Pro- gramme (UNDP) and Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) as a resource person for BARMM Parliamentary elections. His recent selection as one of OpenAl's o1 System Card external evaluators adds a distinctive perspective on technology's impact on political landscapes Mastering the Game of Politics distills these diverse experiences into practical strategies for modern political warfare. It represents battle-tested approaches from years of navigating Philippine political campaigns and electoral challenges. (Email: Jhadjiusman@gmail.com)
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Pages: 160
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