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Philippines advances anti-dynasty bill amid criticism it may protect powerful families

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A bill aimed at curbing political dynasties in the Philippines has advanced in the House of Representatives, but critics argue it may inadvertently protect the very families it seeks to limit. The proposed legislation, sponsored by members of prominent political clans, prohibits close relatives from simultaneously holding elective posts within the same jurisdiction. Despite the 1987 constitution calling for such a law, it has never been enacted, leaving powerful families to dominate elected offices for decades. AI

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Philippines advances anti-dynasty bill amid criticism it may protect powerful families

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?

    A long-delayed bill meant to curb political dynasties in the Philippines – where powerful families dominate elected offices from Congress to local government – has moved closer to becoming law, but critics say the measure could end up protecting the clans it claims to restrain. T…

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