Business Groups Back People's Initiative to End Political Dynasties
Philippine business and civil society organizations have backed a people's initiative aimed at ending political dynasties, which they argue have hampered national development. They are urging citizens to act, citing decades of inaction despite a Supreme Court ruling.
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