Groups to Marcos, Senate: Junk fake antidynasty bill

Big business and advocacy groups in the Philippines are urging the Senate to reject the House-approved antidynasty bill, claiming it's designed to shield political families rather than genuinely curbing dynastic rule. The bill, which passed its final reading in the House on June 3, aims to prohibit relatives within the second degree of kinship from holding political office. Critics argue that it could be exploited by existing political dynasties to protect themselves from genuine reforms. This debate highlights the ongoing struggle to balance political reform with the entrenched interests of powerful families.