MANILA — Malacañang said President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. wants Congress to move forward with an Anti-Political Dynasty law, but stressed that the measure must be carefully crafted to ensure it is effective, enforceable, and truly responsive to public demand for political reform.
Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President has directed lawmakers to give priority to the proposed legislation, even as he cautioned against rushing a measure that could end up being flawed or merely symbolic.
“Even during the LEDAC meeting, sinabi po ng Pangulo na ito ay araling mabuti… at kailangang maipasa sa pinakamabilis na panahon,” Castro said.
Castro clarified that the President’s call for a thorough review should not be interpreted as an attempt to stall the bill’s passage, but rather as a push to avoid enacting a weak or ineffective law.
“Pag sinabi nating aralin, ibig sabihin hindi minadali, half-baked, hindi ganoon ang nais ng Pangulo… dapat maayos at mapapakinabangan at magagamit at magiging kapaki-pakinabang sa ating mga kababayan,” she added.
According to Castro, Marcos has asked Congress to prioritize the Anti-Dynasty Bill, which seeks to operationalize the 1987 Constitution’s provision prohibiting political dynasties. Several versions of the measure are currently pending in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.
She noted that the President’s position reflects shifting political realities, with the public becoming increasingly vocal in demanding reforms that promote fairness, accountability, and equal access to public office.
Castro added that recent developments in governance have further fueled calls to curb the concentration of political power within a few families, giving renewed momentum to the proposed legislation.
While some lawmakers have urged Marcos to certify the bill as urgent to fast-track deliberations, Malacañang maintained that the administration’s priority is to ensure that any anti-dynasty law passed by Congress is comprehensive, workable, and capable of delivering meaningful reform rather than mere compliance with constitutional language./PN
