Former Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has reignited calls for an anti-dynasty law amidst the growing presence of political clans in government. As lead convenor of 1Sambayan Coalition, Carpio believes the time is ripe to address this issue, citing the Constitution’s guarantee of equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibition on political dynasties.
The petition, filed by the coalition, highlights the alarming statistics of political dynasties in Congress and local government units. With 80% of politicians in Congress and 50% in LGUs hailing from powerful families, Carpio emphasizes that the patent abuse of discretion is now evident.
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