Comelec expresses support for Anti-Political Dynasty Bill

Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairperson George Garcia emphasized that the poll body will support any initiative aimed at ending political dynasties, particularly the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill.

This comes after President Bongbong Marcos ordered several measures to be prioritized, including the said proposal.

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According to Garcia, equal opportunity must be guaranteed for all, adding that everyone should be given a fair chance to serve the country.

He also stressed that the Constitution should always prevail and remain supreme.

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Aside from the anti-political dynasty bill, the president is also prioritizing the Independent People’s Commission bill, a measure to strengthen accountability in public finance, and proposed amendments to the party-list system.

(PHOTO COURTESY: COMELEC)