SC wants Congress to pass dynasty law

By Franco Jose C. Baroña

Jul 12, 2024 12:20 am

(UPDATES) THE Supreme Court said Thursday it will move to compel Congress to pass a law defining political dynasties, which are prohibited by the Constitution.

The Court said what constitutes a political dynasty is a matter for Congress to decide, but said its inability to pass an enabling law to implement the ban was a grave abuse of discretion.

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