Church Leaders Back People's Initiative for Anti-Dynasty Law
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Church Leaders Back People's Initiative for Anti-Dynasty Law

High-ranking Catholic Church officials in the Philippines have voiced support for a "people's initiative" to enact an anti-dynasty law, aiming to limit political dynasties. The movement seeks to gather 7 million signatures, representing 10% of registered voters, to trigger a national referendum. This effort seeks to exercise the constitutional right of citizens to legislate directly, bypassing Congress.

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