House's anti-dynasty bill entrenches political families, warns solonMANILA, Philippines — A bill branded as an "anti-political dynasty" measure is now facing criticism for doing the opposite: entrenching dynasties by formally defining which family members are allowed to keep power, rather than dismantling the system altogether. What the people are saying is that they do not want political dynasties.) Calling for political will rather than accommodation, Cendaña said lawmakers—many of whom belong to political families—must act against their own interests for once. Nearly four decades later, no comprehensive anti-dynasty law has been enacted—largely because lawmakers themselves often belong to political families. Advocacy groups and reform-oriented legislators have long argued that unchecked political dynasties weaken democratic competition, concentrate power, and perpetuate patronage politics at the local and national levels.

Source: Philippine Star December 29, 2025 04:09 UTC