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From ‘lolo’ to ‘apo’? How far should dynasty ban go

MANILA, Philippines — Now comes the nitty-gritty: up to what extent across the family tree must the law ban political dynasties? This was the key question tackled at the initial House hearings on the ...
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Carpio, Azcuna clash on what ideal anti-dynasty law should be

MANILA, Philippines — Two former Supreme Court (SC) justices gave different views on proposals to ban political dynasties, with one saying that the ideal law would prohibit relatives up to the fourth ...
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Namfrel pushes for anti-dynasty ban up to 4th degree of consanguinity

[FILE: April, 21, 2025] Election posters for the 2025 Philippine midterm elections. POLL watchdog National Citizens’ Movement for Free Elections (Namfrel) is urging lawmakers to impose a ban on ...