Manila, Feb. 9 -- Lawmakers and civil society groups on Monday shifted the anti-political dynasty debate toward implementation, saying any proposed law must be enforceable on the ground.

Senator Risa Hontiveros, who chairs the Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People's participation, said the consultative meeting in Pasig City was convened to confront weaknesses that have stalled passage of an enabling law for the 1987 Constitution's ban on political dynasties.

"Ang kailangan po natin ay isang batas Kontra-Dinastiya na praktikal at may pagkakasundo-hindi lang sa aming mga mambabatas kundi pati sa ating mga mamamayan (What we need is an anti-dynasty law that is practical and built on consensus-not only among lawmakers but also a...