SPEAKER Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to open and honest public dialogue as the House of Representatives kicked off nationwide consultations on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, seeking broad public input on the long-pending reform.
In a video message, the House chief said the consultation process reflects the chamber’s commitment to shaping major and politically sensitive legislation through transparent and sincere dialogue with the Filipino people.
“Ang mga konsultasyong ito ay bahagi ng paninindigan ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan na ang mahahalagang batas ay dapat binabalangkas sa pamamagitan ng bukas at tapat na pag-uusap,” Dy said.
The first consultation was held at the Carsigma Gym along Sugar Road in Carmona City and was presided over by Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, Chair of the House Committee on Electoral Reforms and Suffrage.
The consultation focuses on several pending anti-political dynasty measures, including House Bill No. 6771, filed by Dy together with House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos.
The bill seeks to implement the 1987 Constitution’s policy regarding political dynasties by defining prohibited family relationships and setting limits on the holding of elective posts.
Dy said the proposal addresses a long-standing public demand for reform, noting that the issue of political dynasties has remained unresolved for decades.
“Sa usapin ng panukalang batas hinggil sa political dynasty, malinaw po na matagal na itong hinihintay ng sambayanang Pilipino,” he said.
The Speaker from Isabela acknowledged that the issue carries varied and often competing views, emphasizing that the consultations are intended to solicit the views of the public on the matter.
“Alam po namin na kasama ng isyung ito ang iba’t ibang pananaw, karanasan, at saloobin. Kaya’t hindi po kami narito upang magtakda ng pasya; narito kami upang makinig,” Dy said.
He said the House will open the discussions to voices from all regions of the country.
“Bukas ang Kapulungan sa lahat ng tinig—mula Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao—sa mga sumusuporta, sa mga may pangamba, at sa mga nagnanais ng masusing pag-unawa sa panukalang ito.”
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