MANILA, Dec. 8 -- The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Monday pushed for the passage of the Anti-Dynasty Law.

Caritas Philippines president Bishop Gerardo Alminaza believed that the passage of the said measure will end corruption in the country.

"An Anti-Dynasty Law should be passed without delay. Some clans have dominated politics for decades. Yet, even newer politicians in national leadership seem to quickly expand their reach through the election or appointment of their relatives," he said in a statement.

The San Carlos bishop urged the public "not to tolerate political dynasties," adding that it is time for fresh qualified names and faces to run the government.

He noted that th...