Business Groups Back People's Initiative to End Political Dynasties in the Philippines
Key business groups in the Philippines have declared their support for a People's Initiative aimed at ending political dynasties. This move signals a push for reform against hereditary political power, a long-standing structural issue in Philippine governance.
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