Palace welcomes start of public consultations on anti-political dynasty bill

Malacañang welcomed the start of public consultations in the House of Representatives on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, noting that President Marcos supports efforts to move the measure forward.

- By ARGYLL CYRUS GEDUCOS

In a press briefing on Friday, Feb. 13, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President was happy with developments surrounding the proposed measure.

“Noong nabanggit po ito mismo ni Senator Risa Hontiveros sa LEDAC at nalaman po niya na nagkoconduct na po ng consultation, public consultation, ay natuwa po ang Pangulo (When this was raised by Senator Risa Hontiveros in the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council, and he learned that public consultations were being conducted, the President was pleased)," she said.

"Ang nais po ng Pangulo ay maisabatas po ang nasabing bill, AntiPolitical Dynasty Bill, dahil iyan din po ang nais ng ating mga kababayan (He wants the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill to be enacted, as this is also what our people want)," she added.