Political dynasty ban gains tractionMANILA, Philippines — Proposals to ban political dynasties in local government units are gaining ground, according to House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms chair Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong. Our goal is to craft an agreeable, constitutionally sound anti-political dynasty law that can gather broad support in Congress and endure legal challenges,” Adiong said. Under HB 6671, a political dynasty refers to the concentration or dominance of elective political power by persons related to one another. The political dynasty ban will also most likely be limited to second-degree relationships, either by blood or affinity, since this has been the emerging consensus at the House, according to the statement. Spouses are considered first degree by affinity, while siblings-in-law may fall under the second degree.

Source: Philippine Star February 25, 2026 16:37 UTC