Pasig city: Lawmakers and civil society groups on Monday shifted the anti-political dynasty debate toward implementation, saying any proposed law must be enforceable on the ground. Senator Risa Hontiveros, who chairs the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People's Participation, said the consultative meeting in Pasig City was convened to confront weaknesses that have stalled passage of an enabling law for the 1987 Constitution's ban on political dynasties.

According to Philippines News Agency, Hontiveros emphasized the need for an anti-dynasty law that is practical and built on consensus, not only among lawmakers but also among citizens. She highlighted the necessity for lawmakers to decide on the scope of restrictions, such as whether they should apply only to immediate family members or extend further, and whether national and local officials should be covered under separate or unified frameworks. Furthermore, the classification of positions such as district representatives, party-list lawmakers, barangay officials, and Sangguniang Kabataan leaders was also discussed.

Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto, who hosted the consultation, stressed that enforceability should be the guiding principle of the proposed law. He pointed out that political dynasties often benefit from state resources to maintain their hold on power. Sotto clarified that the issue is not about opposing a specific family or politician but rather about addressing the concentration of power in the hands of political elites.

Pasig City had previously passed a resolution urging national legislators to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties, marking the first instance of such an initiative by a local government unit.