Manila, Feb. 13 -- The provisions of the anti-political dynasty bill would be taken into consideration in certifying the measure as urgent, Malacanang said on Friday.

The Palace said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the House of Representatives' move to conduct nationwide public consultations on the bill banning political dynasties, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said in a press briefing.

"Natuwa po ang Pangulo dahil ang nais po ng Pangulo ay ma-isabatas po ang nasabing bill, anti-political dynasty bill, dahil iyan din po ang nais ng ating mga kababayan (The President was happy because the President wanted the said bill, the anti-political dynasty Bbill, to be enacted, because that is also what the citizens want)," Castro ...