MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives failed to pass the anti-political dynasty bill on second reading before adjourning session at about 11 p.m. on Wednesday.
Majority Leader Neptali Gonzales II said yesterday the committee on suffrage and electoral reform would still have to iron out the differences between the bill’s authors and many congressmen who wanted proposed restriction on political dynasties relaxed.
He said the committee would try to come up with a new version when Congress reconvenes in July.
Under the present version of the bill, only two members of a political family would be allowed to occupy elective offices at the same time. All other relatives would be banned from running in an election, whether national or local, as long as the two are in office.
However, congressmen who belong to political dynasties want the proposed restriction eased to allow more family members to seek office in other districts, provinces, cities or towns that are far from the incumbents’ influence.
The committee on suffrage and electoral reform chaired by Capiz Rep. Fredenil Castro was inclined to adopt the suggestion to relax the limitation.
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Padayon lang gihapon ang Family business sa gobiyerno,
reminds me of this hype during the 50's.
We are placing mobs and mafiosos within the government, we are doomed.