CARMONA CITY, CAVITE — Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III on Thursday reaffirmed his commitment to open and honest public dialogue as the House of Representatives launched its nationwide consultations on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act. The first leg of the consultation was held at Carsigma Gym along Sugar Road, Carmona City.
During the press conference, political dynasty meaures Chairman Hon. Ziaur Rahman “Zia” Alonto Adiong Representative for the 1st District of Lanao del Sur, emphasized that the consultation process reflects the House’s commitment to shaping major and politically sensitive legislation through transparent and sincere dialogue with the Filipino people.
“Ang mga konsultasyong ito ay bahagi ng paninindigan ng Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan na ang mahahalagang batas ay dapat binabalangkas sa pamamagitan ng bukas at tapat na pag-uusap,” Dy said.
The consultation was presided over by Adiong, Chairperson of the House Committee on Electoral Reforms and Suffrage. ” Binibigyan natin ng halaga ng nararamdaman ng tao sa baba. Kaya mayron tayo nito konsultasyon para makagawa tayo ng batas para dito,” he said.
Discussions centered on several pending anti-political dynasty measures, including House Bill No. 6771, filed by Speaker Dy together with House Majority Leader Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” A. Marcos. The proposed measure seeks to implement the 1987 Constitution’s policy on political dynasties by clearly defining prohibited family relationships and setting limits on the holding of elective posts.
Speaker Dy underscored that the proposal responds to a long-standing public clamor for reform.
“Sa usapin ng panukalang batas hinggil sa political dynasty, malinaw po na matagal na itong hinihintay ng sambayanang Pilipino,” he said.
Acknowledging the varied and often competing perspectives surrounding the issue, Dy stressed that the consultations aim to gather insights from the public before any final decisions are made.
“Alam po namin na kasama ng isyung ito ang iba’t ibang pananaw, karanasan, at saloobin. Kaya’t hindi po kami narito upang magtakda ng pasya; narito kami upang makinig,” Dy added.
He further assured that the House would open the discussions to voices from across the country.
“Bukas ang Kapulungan sa lahat ng tinig—mula Luzon, Visayas, at Mindanao—sa mga sumusuporta, sa mga may pangamba, at sa mga nagnanais ng masusing pag-unawa sa panukalang ito.”
Dy reiterated the chamber’s seriousness in advancing the measure, emphasizing that meaningful public participation is key to crafting a strong and effective law.
“Ang malinaw po: seryoso ang Kapulungan na isulong at ipasa ang isang makatarungan, makabuluhan, at makataong Anti-Political Dynasty Bill. Gayunman, naninindigan kami na mas magiging matatag ang batas kung ito’y dadaan sa totoo at malawak na konsultasyon sa mga mamamayan,” he said.
He also called on participants to ensure respectful and constructive discussions.
“Sa mga darating na pag-uusap, aming hinihiling na maging bukas, mahinahon, at magalang ang ating talakayan. Makinig tayo sa isa’t isa. Unawain natin ang iba’t ibang pananaw. At sama-sama nating buuin ang batas na tunay na sumasalamin sa tinig at mithiin ng taumbayan.”
Dy assured the public that the House would carefully consider all views gathered during the consultations.
“Ang Kapulungan ng mga Kinatawan ay handang makinig, handang maglingkod, at handang kumilos para sa ikabubuti ng ating bayan,” he said.
Additional consultations are scheduled nationwide as the House continues to gather public input before committee deliberations resume on the proposed measure.
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