SPEAKER Faustino Dy III on Monday said the nationwide consultations on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act could serve as a model for how Congress engages the public in crafting major legislation in the future.
Dy noted that the regional hearings held in Cavite, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro demonstrate a more inclusive approach to lawmaking by bringing legislative discussions closer to communities
The regional hearings in Cavite, Cebu and Cagayan de Oro were conducted by the House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms led by Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong, marking a deliberate effort to bring legislative deliberations directly to the people.
“It showed us that what we did in Cavite, Cebu, and Cagayan de Oro can serve as a model for future consultations on other bills of national importance,” Dy said.
The House is consolidating 24 anti-political dynasty bills, including House Bill No. 6771 authored by Speaker Dy and House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos, into a unified substitute measure.
Dy said the consultations demonstrated that inclusive dialogue strengthens both the law and public trust.
“At kung tunay nating hangad ang people-centered governance, ang konsultasyon ay dapat maging bahagi ng ating kultura ng pamamahala,” the Speaker from Isabela said.
He stressed that the exercise marks a deliberate shift toward participatory governance, where lawmaking extends beyond the session hall and into communities across the country.
“Ipinapakita po nito, na ang batas ay hindi lamang dapat binubuo sa loob ng session hall, kundi kasama ang taumbayan mula sa Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao,” Dy said.
With consultations concluded and consolidation underway, Dy indicated that similar regional engagements may be adopted for other priority bills.
“Patuloy po tayong mag-usap. Patuloy po tayong makinig. At patuloy po tayong magtulungan para sa mas matatag na Bagong Pilipinas.”
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