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...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has renewed his push against entrenched family rule in politics as he filed a bill seeking to prohibit political dynasties in the country. Pangilinan pointed out the issue on political dynasty has long been enshrined in the Constitution but never translated...
Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Surigao del Norte 2nd district Rep. Robert Ace Barbers believes that an anti-political dynasty law can be enacted during the...
Ben Tulfo (Facebook) Senatorial candidate and popular broadcaster Ben Tulfo is unfazed by the issues that critics are hurling at him, including his alleged questionable citizenship. "Patungkol naman doon sa sinasabing citizenship, Pilipino ako...
Senatorial aspirant and ACT-CIS Party-list Rep. Erwin Tulfo has pointed ​out that there is still no law that defines or prohibits "political dynasties" in the Philippines. This, after a lawyer filed a petition to disqualify him and his other family members who were seeking elective posts in...
(Makabayan coalition) The Makabayan coalition is preparing to file disqualification cases before the Commission on Elections (Comelec) against candidates vying for positions in national government who are part of so-called "political...
If an anti-dynasty measure becomes law, Senator Robinhood Padilla said that he will be the first one to decide not to run for an elective post. Senator Robinhood Padilla (Senate PRIB photo) This is what Padilla told his brother who is being persuaded to run for a Senate seat. "Kung kailangan...
