Church groups to lawmakers: Close loopholes in anti-dynasty bills

2026-02-18 - 13:53

MANILA, Philippines — Catholic groups on Wednesday called on lawmakers to further tighten proposed measures against political dynasties, as it pointed out how some contain “loopholes” that could continue to undermine fair and equal political participation. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), Simbahang Lingkod ng Bayan (SLB), CBCP-Episcopal Commission on Catholic Education (CBCP-ECCE),