Manila, Jan. 23 -- Proposed anti-political dynasty legislation could help open Philippine politics to new leaders by giving qualified Filipinos outside established political families a fair chance to enter public service, Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito said Friday.

In a virtual press briefing, Ejercito said discussions on the long-pending reform have resumed in the Senate, with hearings expected to be scheduled on several anti-dynasty bills.

He said Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson indicated plans to calendar hearings, and multiple senators expressed willingness to participate in the deliberations.

Ejercito said he filed his own version of the anti-political dynasty bill, acknowledging that he comes from a political family b...