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Palace: Anti-dynasty bill can’t be rushed
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. now supports the proposed anti-dynasty bill, citing a changed political landscape and prevalent abuses by politicians.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro stated that the President believes the public should have the choice to vote based on merit, not just surnames.
President Marcos Jr. has asked Congress to prioritize the passage of the anti-political dynasty bill, which is among the administration's priority measures.
Castro clarified that the President instructed congressional leaders to carefully study the proposed measures to ensure they are not half-baked and can withstand scrutiny, as rushing the bill could lead to loopholes.
Critics claim the current version of the bill, filed by Speaker Bojie Dy and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos, limits rather than prohibits political dynasties, falling short of the Constitution's mandate.
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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.
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Opposition lawmakers are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify the anti-political dynasty bill as urgent legislation.
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House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III and Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos filed House Bill No. 6771, an Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, aiming to prevent relatives within the fourth civil degree of affinity or consanguinity from simultaneously holding similar elective positions on the same governmental level.
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The House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms is committed to consolidating 14 proposed anti-political dynasty bills into a single, constitutionally valid, and acceptable measure.
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A coalition of reform-minded individuals, including Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, academics, and public servants, has launched a new network advocating for an anti-dynasty law in the Philippines.
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