Marcos Jr., Recto reviewing anti-dynasty bill

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January 23, 2026 | 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines — Administration officials are discussing the provisions that may be included in an anti-dynasty bill, one of President Marcos’ priority measures that seek to reform the country’s political system.

The bill banning political dynasties was discussed during Marcos’ meeting with Executive Secretary Ralph Recto last Tuesday.

Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro yesterday said among the items tackled during the meeting were the levels of ban, degree of familial relationships, types of relationship considered, positions covered and the scope of timing or timing of prohibition, whether simultaneous or successive.

“This is being studied and if there is a good framework on this, it may be suggested for the anti-dynasty bill,” the Palace press officer said.

“The meeting was held to come up with good provisions that can be included in the proposed legislation.”

Last month, Marcos called for the passage of an anti-dynasty measure and three other bills designed to curb abusive practices and enhance citizen participation in democratic processes.

Aside from the measure prohibiting dynasties, Marcos included the party-list system reform, Independent People’s Commission and Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability bills in his legislative priorities.

Marcos’ push for an anti-dynasty law was a reversal of his position during the 2022 presidential race, when he said that politics is “about performance” and those who are concerned about dynasties should “take everybody to an election.”

Castro had said that abusive practices had prompted Marcos to reconsider his view on the matter.

The 1987 Constitution calls for the banning of political dynasties as may be defined by law. However, Congress, which is dominated by influential political families, has not passed an enabling law.