Mistresses may be covered by Senate’s anti-political dynasty bill

2026-03-04 - 11:34

MANILA, Philippines — Even mistresses may be covered by the proposed law banning political dynasties in the Philippines up to the second degree of consanguinity and affinity. At Wednesday’s Senate discussion, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III noted a provision in Senate Bill No. 1901, which defines partnerships without the benefit of marriage as “common-law