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Will Philippines’ new bill entrench the political dynasties it aims to curb?
A long-delayed bill aimed at curbing political dynasties in the Philippines has passed the House of Representatives but faces criticism for potentially protecting the powerful families it targets. The measure, nearly four decades in the making, aligns with the 1987 constitution's directive to define and prohibit political dynasties.
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