Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Adolfo Azcuna said on Wednesday, Feb. 4, that any law regulating political dynasties must respect the people’s freedom to choose their leaders, stressing that "democratic choice" remains the general rule under the 1987 Constitution. During the hearing of...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence that Congress can pass an anti-political dynasty measure before the filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2028 elections, as long as the bill is framed in a balanced and workable way. Recto said the proposed anti-dynasty law is currently...
Senator Risa Hontiveros will take over the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said. Lacson, who chairs the committee, said he will give the panel to Hontiveros since he needs to focus on the investigation into...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III on Saturday, Jan. 24, expressed his optimism for the proposed measures in Congress that seek to reform the country 's prevailing party-list system. In an interview with Usapang Senado on DWIZ, Sotto says this is one of the measures that President...
Malacañang said the Marcos administration has begun a detailed review of possible provisions for an Anti-Dynasty Bill, underscoring that the measure remains one of President Marcos’ priority legislative reforms and is receiving active study at the Executive Secretary’s level. Presidential...
Pasig City Councilor Simon Romulo Tantoco, nephew of Rep. Roman Romulo, is among those supporting the Anti-Dynasty Bill, vowing to give up his political career once it is enacted into law. Tantoco made the statement after Councilor Volta delos Santos filed a resolution asking both the House and...
While President Marcos has tagged Anti-dynasty Bill as a priority measure, Malacañang stressed that it must not be passed in haste. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the bill should undergo thorough study and be crafted free of loopholes. "Kaya...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged President Marcos to certify as urgent four progressive bills to advance his administration’s transparency, good governance, and anti-corruption campaigns. In an interview on Thursday, Dec. 11, the senator welcomed the inclusion of his sponsored...
Just because President Marcos did not certify the four priority bills as urgent does not mean he lacked sincerity in wanting them passed as soon as possible, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the message of the President was clear: the four...
President Marcos has asked senators and congressmen to prioritize the passage of four proposed legislative measures, including the Anti-dynasty bill and Party-list System Reform Act. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that Marcos has...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill seeking to prohibit political dynasties, stressing the need to guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service. Once enacted, the Senate Bill 1548 shall be known as the "Kontra Dinastiya Act." Under the bill, no person related within the fourth...
In a bid to finally put an end to political families reigning in government, senators on Tuesday, August 19 called for a clearer definition of what constitutes political dynasty. Senate Deputy Minority Leader Senator Risa Hontiveros said it is imperative to craft a clear definition of political...
