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IPINASA na sa second reading ang House Bill No. 8389 (Anti-Political Dynasty Act).

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Generational divides marked the first-ever anti-political dynasty consultation, with older residents against the measure and younger ones in favor. But one thing they agreed on was that whoever leads needs to ensure good governance.

[DatePublished] => 2026-02-13 13:34:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807868 [AuthorName] => Dominique Nicole Flores [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/02/13/carmona-cavite-house-committee-suffrage-anti-political-dynasty_2026-02-13_12-58-46_thumbnail.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2506813 [Title] => Advocates see narrow opening against political dynasties. Will Congress pass the test? [Summary] =>

Reform is finally within reach, advocates say, but the opening is narrow and resistance could dilute efforts.

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An “anti-political dynasty” bill may be doing the opposite. Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña warns House proposals could legitimize family rule instead of curbing it.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering Congress to prioritize several anti-corruption measures—including an anti-political dynasty bill—is not just for optics, said the Palace on Friday. 

 

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Rep. Edgar Erice challenges President Marcos, Vice President Duterte, and lawmakers to back the anti-political dynasty bill — even if it weakens their own families’ power.

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Yedda Romualdez is set to join her husband and son in the 20th Congress through automatic party-list succession after a series of resignations cleared her path to become Tingog's third nominee.

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After being shelved time and again, an anti-political dynasty bill has been reintroduced in the 20th Congress.

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Regional strongholds and local loyalties are shaping a diverse map of support for party-lists as the May 2025 elections approach.

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The Supreme Court is not the one that will compel Congress to pass an anti-political dynasty law, but the Constitution, former senator Leila De Lima said.

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Political Dynasty
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IPINASA na sa second reading ang House Bill No. 8389 (Anti-Political Dynasty Act).

[DatePublished] => 2026-05-25 00:00:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => [AuthorName] => [SectionName] => PSN Opinyon [SectionUrl] => opinyon [URL] => ) [1] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2507767 [Title] => What went down the first public hearing on anti-political dynasty bills [Summary] =>

Generational divides marked the first-ever anti-political dynasty consultation, with older residents against the measure and younger ones in favor. But one thing they agreed on was that whoever leads needs to ensure good governance.

[DatePublished] => 2026-02-13 13:34:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807868 [AuthorName] => Dominique Nicole Flores [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2026/02/13/carmona-cavite-house-committee-suffrage-anti-political-dynasty_2026-02-13_12-58-46_thumbnail.jpg ) [2] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2506813 [Title] => Advocates see narrow opening against political dynasties. Will Congress pass the test? [Summary] =>

Reform is finally within reach, advocates say, but the opening is narrow and resistance could dilute efforts.

[DatePublished] => 2026-02-09 14:09:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808287 [AuthorName] => Jean Mangaluz [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2022/03/13/080222posters07_2022-03-13_21-42-52123_thumbnail.jpg ) [3] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2497287 [Title] => House's anti-dynasty bill entrenches political families, warns solon [Summary] =>

An “anti-political dynasty” bill may be doing the opposite. Akbayan Rep. Percival Cendaña warns House proposals could legitimize family rule instead of curbing it.

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-29 08:15:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807953 [AuthorName] => Ian Laqui [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/12/12/bojie-dy-sandro-marcos_2025-12-12_07-14-05459_thumbnail.jpg ) [4] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2493763 [Title] => Palace: Marcos push for anti-dynasty, reforms bills not for optics [Summary] =>

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordering Congress to prioritize several anti-corruption measures—including an anti-political dynasty bill—is not just for optics, said the Palace on Friday. 

 

[DatePublished] => 2025-12-12 16:41:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1808287 [AuthorName] => Jean Mangaluz [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2024/12/16/1_2024-12-16_22-41-1758_thumbnail.jpg ) [5] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2477979 [Title] => Anger 'ain't enough': Marcos, Duterte dared to back anti-dynasty bill [Summary] =>

Rep. Edgar Erice challenges President Marcos, Vice President Duterte, and lawmakers to back the anti-political dynasty bill — even if it weakens their own families’ power.

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Yedda Romualdez is set to join her husband and son in the 20th Congress through automatic party-list succession after a series of resignations cleared her path to become Tingog's third nominee.

[DatePublished] => 2025-07-18 16:16:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807493 [AuthorName] => Cristina Chi [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/07/18/6020020721022803434039857167409151180537856n_2025-07-18_16-10-45809_thumbnail.jpg ) [7] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2454989 [Title] => Anti-political dynasty bill refiled, while Congress is still ruled by clans [Summary] =>

After being shelved time and again, an anti-political dynasty bill has been reintroduced in the 20th Congress.

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Regional strongholds and local loyalties are shaping a diverse map of support for party-lists as the May 2025 elections approach.

[DatePublished] => 2025-04-29 15:30:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807868 [AuthorName] => Dominique Nicole Flores [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2025/01/14/3_2025-01-14_22-25-53748_thumbnail.jpg ) [9] => Array ( [ArticleID] => 2433957 [Title] => Constitution, not Supreme Court compelling Anti-Political Dynasty law — Ex-DOJ chief [Summary] =>

The Supreme Court is not the one that will compel Congress to pass an anti-political dynasty law, but the Constitution, former senator Leila De Lima said.

[DatePublished] => 2025-04-06 12:15:00 [ColumnID] => 0 [Focus] => 1 [AuthorID] => 1807953 [AuthorName] => Ian Laqui [SectionName] => Headlines [SectionUrl] => headlines [URL] => https://media.philstar.com/photos/2023/11/30/untitled-1_2023-11-30_01-33-1527_thumbnail.jpg ) ) )
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