Cebu city: Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Friday announced that the Senate's version of the anti-political dynasty bill could restrict about 30 percent of elected positions nationwide. In a media interview, Hontiveros detailed that the proposal prohibits political dynasty relations up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity.
According to Philippines News Agency, Hontiveros emphasized that the bill's impact will not be trivial, as it aims to influence a significant portion of elected roles. She noted, "That will already start to shake the ground if and when that law is passed."
The proposed legislation also seeks to prevent political families from exploiting the party-list system if they already hold a national or local elective position. The bill extends to individuals who, while not married, are publicly recognized as a couple and live together.
Hontiveros highlighted that there are currently six or seven key provisions in the Senate version undergoing interpellation. She expressed her anticipation for the bicameral conference committee with the House of Representatives, aiming for the first anti-political dynasty law, nearly four decades after the 1987 Constitution mandated Congress to address political dynasties.
She stated, "I am excited to meet our counterparts in the House in a bicameral conference committee to produce the first anti-political dynasty law in the Philippines after 39 years, in obedience to the Constitution."
