Dy pushes for anti-dynasty law

Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III is urging his colleagues in the House to tackle long-standing political reforms head-on, including the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Law.

Speaking at the resumption of the House session, Dy emphasized that real change demands courage, honesty, and sincerity.

“We will not back down on difficult issues. It’s time to open discussions that have long been avoided, including the anti-political dynasty bill,” he said, acknowledging the personal and political sensitivities involved — even within his own family.

Dy stressed that meaningful reform must focus on fairness and equal opportunity. “If we are serious about reform, we must have the courage to talk about it — honestly, openly, and with sincerity,” he said. He framed the anti-dynasty debate as part of a broader effort to address systemic failures and rebuild public trust, saying accountability is “not an act of vengeance — it is an act of justice.”

Dy and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos are the authors of House Bill 6771, or the Anti-Political Dynasty Act. The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms, chaired by Congressman Zia Alonto Adiong (Lanao del Sur, 1st District), will begin hearings on the bill on Tuesday.

So far, 19 versions of the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill have been referred to the committee, with one more from Congressman Miro Quimbo awaiting referral — bringing the total to 20. Other authors include Reps. Antonio Tinio, Leila de Lima, Sarah Elago, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and several others.

To ensure the deliberations are thorough and legally sound, the committee has invited a roster of experts, including former Supreme Court Chief Justices, constitutional commissioners, election officials, bar association presidents, and deans from top law schools.

Adiong said the goal is to craft a version of the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill that is effective, legally solid, and constitutionally compliant, using the collective wisdom of these experts to promote equitable political participation, meritocracy, and stronger democracy.

The upcoming hearings mark a key moment in the long-standing push to implement Article II, Section 26 of the 1987 Constitution and respond to one of the most enduring calls for political reform in the Philippines.