Supreme Court Orders Congress to Enact Anti-Political Dynasty Law
The Philippine Supreme Court has ordered Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties, ruling that its 39-year failure to do so constitutes a grave abuse of discretion and a violation of its constitutional duty, emphasizing the principle of equal access to public service.
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