The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday required the Senate and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition compelling the legislation that would define political dynasty.
In a press briefing, SC spokesperson Camille Ting said Congress was given a non-extendible period of 10 days from notice to submit its comment.
Last week, members of the 1SAMBAYAN Coalition and SANLAKAS asked the High Tribunal to compel Congress to enact an anti-political dynasty law.
They cited Section 26, Article II of the Constitution, which provides that “the State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.”
Petitioners stressed the blatant indifference and inaction of Congress on the issue of political dynasties for almost 40 years, which is contrary to the mandate of the Constitution.
The said petition was consolidated with earlier petitions filed by Kapatiran Party and Wilfredo Trinidad on the same matter.