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Abusive politicians prompt Marcos’ priority bills list: Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Congress to prioritize four key legislative measures: the Anti-Dynasty Law, Independent People's Commission Act, Party-list System Reform Act, and the CADENA Act.
Malacañang stated that changes in the political landscape and the emergence of abusive politicians prompted the President to prioritize these bills.
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the President wants the public to choose leaders based on merit, not surnames, and for the nation to become a real democracy.
The President instructed both houses of Congress to closely examine these four bills and prioritize their passage, though he did not certify them as urgent.
The 1987 Constitution prohibits political dynasties, but a specific law has yet to be enacted.
The LEDAC meeting also discussed the timeline for the 2026 national budget, with the President aiming to sign the General Appropriations Act by December 29.
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