Lawyers ask SC to compel Congress to pass anti-dynasty law. Why this matters.

Lawyers ask SC to compel Congress to pass anti-dynasty law. Why this matters.

MANILA, Philippines – At least four lawyers asked the Supreme Court (SC) to compel the legislature to act on the country’s long-standing problem with political dynasties.  In a petition for mandamus filed with the High Court on Tuesday, March 19, former Philippine Bar Association president Rico Domingo, along with lawyers Ceasar Oracion, Jorge Cabildo, and Wilfredo Trinidad, asked the SC to order the Senate and the House of Representatives to pa…

SC asked to compel Congress to enact anti-political dynasty laws

A group of lawyers has asked the Supreme Court to direct the Senate and the House of Representatives to enact a law that prohibits political dynasties.