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Palace: Marcos push for anti-dynasty bill to stop abuse of power
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.
Castro emphasized that the President wants to inform the public that they have the power to choose candidates based on their qualifications.
She also noted that current events in the government have led to public demand for a fairer system.
Previously, as a presidential aspirant, Marcos Jr. had stated that political dynasties were not inherently wrong and that elections were the best way to eliminate them.
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