Discussion about the purpose of Anti-Political dynasty bill By: Christian Arbiol of BSLM-4A Policy formulation and Implementation

Purpose of Anti Political Dynasty bill

WHEREAS, it has been a policy of the state which is

embodied in Art.2 Sec. 26 of the 1987 constitution which states that: The State shall guarantee equal access to public service and prohibit political dynasty as may be defined by law WHEREAS, such Political Dynasty have become rampant in the Philippines. WHEREAS, under existing laws and jurisprudence, Political dynasty is not YET prohibited.

What is Political Dynasty?

According to some authorities, Political dynasty is

defined as: It exists when there is a sequence of rulers within the same members of the family.
Our constitution does not guarantee equality of all

citizens of the Republic, what our constitution guarantees is only equality of opportunity Guido v. Rural Progress Administration, G.R No. L-2089, October 31, 1949

 This provision (Art.2 Sec.26 of 1987 Constitution) does

not contain any judicially enforceable constitutional right, and merely specifies a guideline for legislative action. (Pamatong v. COMELEC, G.R No. 161872, April 13, 2004)
The principles in Art. 2 are not intended to be self

executing, but only guidelines for legislative action (Tanada vs. Angara, May 2, 1997)

Necessity of the bill?

To give force and effect to the mandated policy of the

state embodied in Art. 2 Sec. 26 of the 1987 constitution Political dynasty creates inequities, and it limits public office to the members of ruling families. Voters exercise their rights out of their cultural and convenient mindset, thus voting these members of the same family within the public office. To prevent the exercise of Monopoly in the public office. Such office is not for trade but for public service.

Bibliography
Proposed senate bill of Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago

(Senate bill no. 2649) Political Dynasties and Poverty: Evidences from the Philippines www.ncsb.gov.ph