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House Approves Anti-Political Dynasty Bill on Second Reading

The House of Representatives has approved an anti-political dynasty bill on its second reading, which aims to bar second-degree relatives from running for office. Critics, however, have expressed concerns about the bill's effectiveness.

20 May, 09:38 — 20 May, 20:47
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NYTMostly Factual20d ago

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The legislation, which had been stalled amid Republican divisions, passed overwhelmingly, signaling an eagerness in both parties to address affordability in an election year.

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NPRHigh20d ago

Bipartisan home affordability bill passes the House

The bill is meant to encourage home construction, and would ban corporate investors from buying up more homes to rent out.

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Fox NewsMixed20d ago

Trump-backed housing bill clears House after GOP defies Senate pressure campaign

Lawmakers passed a bipartisan housing bill backed by Trump that aims to make housing more affordable and restrict large investors from buying homes.

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RapplerMostly Factual20d ago

House OKs anti-dynasty bill on second reading, but critics lament its lack of teeth

'We have to balance the need to decongest power with the sovereign right of the people to elect their leaders,' says bill sponsor and suffrage committee chairperson Zia Alonto Adiong

By Dwight de Leon

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inquirerMostly Factual20d ago

House approves anti-political dynasty bill on second reading

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on second reading a landmark bill prohibiting political dynasties and promoting equal access to public office, in line with the mandate of the 1987 Constitution. House Bill No. 8389, or the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Act, which bars relatives within the second degree of consanguinity or

By mareyes

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