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No term extension for Duterte under new charter: Puno

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 21 12:02 PM

The same prohibition will apply to Vice President Leni Robredo, said Puno, who noted elections under the new federal constitution would be held in May 2022. Read more »

Federalism may not be the answer to regional inequality in PH: analyst

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 07 11:08 AM

Federalism is not a 'magic solution' to the problems of the Philippines, a political science professor said Thursday, warning of possible unintended consequences of proceeding with the huge shift of government system. Read more »

Minority solons seek more benefits for barangay officials

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 12:38 AM

Minority lawmakers sought more benefits for barangay officials and amendments to the Sangguniang Kabataan’s Anti-Political Dynasty Law. Read more »

'Reluctant dynasty': Imee says younger Marcoses not interested in politics

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 09 05:11 PM

The Marcoses are having a hard time looking for successors who would continue the family's political lineage as the dynasty's younger members are not interested in running for public office, Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos said Wednesday. Read more »

JV says conflict with Jinggoy has 'gotten too deep'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 19 11:26 AM

Senator JV Ejercito admits it may be hard for him and his half-brother Jinggoy Estrada to settle who among them will run in the 2019 midterm polls. Read more »

Kakandidato sa SK, di puwedeng kaanak ng nakaupong politiko

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 18 11:27 PM

Hindi na puwedeng tumakbo sa SK elections ang may nanay, tatay, kapatid, lolo, lola, asawa, biyenan, bayaw, o hipag na nahalal at kasalukuyang nakaupo sa national positions. Read more »

Comelec to implement anti-dynasty rule in SK elections

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 18 12:58 AM

The Philippines will enact a measure against political dynasties for the first time in the upcoming May elections.  Read more »

Politicians' kin banned in SK elections this May

Gigi Grande, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 18 02:51 AM

THERE is a law that prohibits the entry of members of political dynasties into the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK), and the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is implementing it for the first time in Philippine history in the May 2018 elections. Read more »

JV Ejercito admits not getting dad Erap's nod on political dynasty ban

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 07:16 PM

Senator JV Ejercito on Thursday admitted that he did not ask his father Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada's permission when he pushed for the passage of a bill banning political dynasties. Read more »

Senate panel approves bill banning political dynasties

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 22 04:53 PM

A majority of senators have approved a proposal to ban political dynasties. Read more »

Puno wants to defend draft charter in Congress

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 20 01:56 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte’s drafting committee is looking to eventually defend its proposed federal constitution before Congress, its chairman said Tuesday, amid concerns legislators might reject its recommendations.   Read more »

Inday Sara for president? Con-com says children can't replace parents

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 14 03:43 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte’s consultative committee has agreed to ban specific relatives to succeed incumbent elective officials, in a potential roadblock to the possibility of his own daughter replacing him. Read more »

Con-com tightens noose on political dynasties

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 08:51 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte’s consultative committee on Tuesday agreed to allow relatives within the second civil degree to run only for 2 positions in the same election. Read more »

Strengthen political parties to end dynasties, experts say

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 13 06:43 AM

Southern Leyte Rep. Roger Mercado on Monday said strengthening political parties can help end political dynasties. Read more »

Political dynasty sa panukalang konstitusyon, nais ipagbawal

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 01:08 AM

Bumoto ang Consultative Committee na magrerepaso sa Konstitusyon para isama sa Charter amendments ang pagbabawal sa political dynasty. Read more »

ConCom votes to include national, barangay posts in political dynasty ban

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 12 05:12 PM

The Consultative Committee (ConCom) to review the 1987 Constitution voted on Monday afternoon to include national (president, vice president) and barangay positions in the regulated prohibition on political dynasties.  Read more »

Regulation over ban on political dynasties, charter review body decides

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 12 04:40 PM

In a close vote, the consultative body on possible amendments to the Constitution on Monday adopted a proposal to regulate, rather than ban political dynasties. Read more »

Ban sa political dynasty, nais isama sa federal constitution

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 08 08:48 PM

Nagkasundo ang mga miyembro ng consultative committee ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ipagbawal ang political dynasties sa ginagawa nitong federal constitution. Read more »

Charter review body agrees on political dynasty ban

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 07 03:52 PM

The committee drafting a new federal constitution agreed Wednesday on a strict anti-political dynasty provision in a move expected to face strong opposition from Congress.  Read more »

Panukalang BBL, umarangkada na sa Senado

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 01 02:12 AM

Naendorso na sa Senado ang panukalang Bangsamoro Basic Law. Read more »