Manila, July 30 -- Senator Panfilo Lacson is pushing for the passage of Anti-Political Dynasty Act, which aims to fulfill the 1987 Constitution's provision guaranteeing equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibiting political dynasties.

In a radio interview on Wednesday, Lacson said Senate Bill No. 35 titled "The Anti-Political Dynasty Act of 2025," bars the spouse or a person related within the second degree of consanguinity or affinity to an incumbent seeking reelection from running in the same city and/or province in the same election.

"This proposed measure seeks to strike a balance between the two competing fundamental principles of the electorate's sovereignty and political dynasty. This is in consonance with the...