Prioritize anti-dynasty bill not Cha-cha, says Casiño By Charlie V. Manalo 01/13/2011

Prioritize anti-dynasty bill not Cha-cha, says Casiño

By Charlie V. Manalo 01/13/2011

Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño yesterday proposed that instead of going through a complicated Charter change process, the country’s leaders can start changing the political landscape by simply passing the long overdue bill prohibiting political dynasties.

Reacting to former Chief Justice Reynato Puno’s call for Charter change to reform the political system, Casiño said more than changing the Constitution, what is needed is to ensure that its anti-dynasty provision and other progressive sections are followed to the letter.

“The former Chief Justice rightfully observed that power has been monopolized by the economic and political elite, especially powerful political clans. So why not pass the enabling law that would make the Constitutional ban on political dynasties a living reality in our national life?” the lawmaker said..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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