Dy calls for anti-political dynasty bill favorable to public, lawmakers

MANILA, Philippines—The House of Representatives formally opened discussions on the long-delayed anti-political dynasty bill on Tuesday, with lawmakers saying the measure was long overdue, nearly four decades after the 1987 Constitution mandated its passage. In a statement before the House committee on suffrage and electoral reforms, Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III said the 20th Congress was