Hontiveros Hopeful of Antidynasty Measure's Passage

Hontiveros hopeful of antidynasty measure's passage

BACOLOD CITY – Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday said she is hopeful the antipolitical dynasty measure will be passed by Congress in March, but called on local governments and civil society groups to keep their voices of support coming and sustained to boost its chances. “I am not yet optimistic, I am hopeful—that’s even stronger,” said Hontiveros, chairperson of the Senate committee on electoral reforms and people’s participation, who led a pub…

Senate panel eyes passing anti-political dynasty bill before March ends

Senator Risa Hontiveros said Friday that the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms is planning to pass the bill seeking to prohibit political dynasties before March ends.

Senate gets support for anti-political dynasty bills in consultative meeting in Bacolod

Sen. Risa Hontiveros reiterated that they hope to pass the anti-political dynasty bill in the Senate before Congress adjourns in March.

Hontiveros targets March passage of anti-political dynasty bill

Senator Risa Hontiveros said the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms aims to pass the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill before the end of March. “It will be passed. Intensyon namin maipasa ito this session bago matapos ang buwan ng Marso,” said Hontiveros, who chairs the panel, during a joint committee hearing. Hontiveros said she is pushing …

Risa: Senate to pass anti-dynasty bill by end March

By Maricel Cruz and Ram Superable Lawmakers in both chambers pushed forward with proposals to ban political dynasties on Friday, with Sen. Risa Hontiveros