For decades, the House of Representatives has presented itself as a hesitant but willing arena for political change, especially on the constitutional ban on political dynasties which constitutional law experts say needed an implementing law. The ban is outlined in Section 26, Article II of the 1987 Constitution that provided guarantee for “equal access to opportunities for public service” and prohibition on “political dynasties as may be defined by law.” However, a closer look at legislative records across 13 Congresses reveal that lawmakers have consistently shown more urgency in suspending barangay elections than in dismantling entrenched family power. READ: Banning […]... Keep on reading: Political dynasty ban: House data show stalling BSK polls quicker