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Majority of Filipinos back political dynasty ban up to 2nd degree — PUBLiCUS

A large majority of Filipino adults (81 percent) support banning political dynasties up to the second degree of kinship, indicating strong public demand for...

Senate panel wants to bar dynasts up to the 2nd degree

The Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People’s Participation on Tuesday endorsed a consolidated bill seeking to bar relatives up to the second degree...

Defining political dynasty

"Entrenched concentration of power reduces competition, narrows political access, and weakens accountability over time" THE 1987 Constitution is clear. Political dynasties are prohibited as may...

Marcos heir bans dynasties, starts with himself (Just kidding)

"Urgent for image rehabilitation, perhaps, but hardly for genuine reform" WHAT’S up, fellow taxpayers and long-suffering citizens who’ve been squeezed dry by the same families...

House panel vows consolidated anti-political dynasty bill

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources and the Iloilo City government are set to enforce stricter regulations and restoration measures to prevent flooding...

Just weird or loose-screwed?

"Barzaga’s antics may be symptomatic of a political culture that rewards provocative behavior rather than principle" WHAT is it about Francisco ‘Kiko’ Barzaga, a 27-year-old...

Solons file charter change thru Con-con measure

Deputy Speaker and Antipolo City First District Rep. Ronaldo Puno led the filing of a bill to change the 1987 Constitution by mode of...

The people always pay

"How can Congress exact new taxes from an angry public, where people have realized they always pay, yet get nothing?" IT LOOKS a lot like...

The deep blue sea?

"Between the devil we know which is corruption in almost all levels, or the deep blue sea which promises a radical reset of governance?" IT’S...

Flood control anomalies rekindle call for anti-political dynasty law

Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday linked the persistence of political dynasties to recurring corruption scandals, including the alleged flood control fund...

Ex-PM testifies in royal defamation case

BANGKOK – Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra testified in court on Wednesday, seeking to defend himself against royal defamation charges in a watershed...

Anti-political dynasty, absolute divorce bills refiled in House

Bills banning political dynasties and proposing absolute divorce have been refiled at the House of Representatives. ACT Teachers Rep. Antonio Tinio and Kabataan Rep. Renee...

Duterte turf Davao City can thrive without national budget—VP Sara

Vice President Sara Duterte said the local government of Davao City, which her family has been ruling for decades, can survive even without a...

Congress asked to give comment on dynasty plea

The Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday required the Senate and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition compelling the legislation that would...
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