Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that the study of the anti-political dynasty bill should not be rushed to avoid producing “substandard” legislation, similar to some flood control projects.
In an interview, Castro noted that the bill, prioritized by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in Congress, should be carefully reviewed.
“Itong ganitong mga klaseng batas, hindi ito dapat minamadali. Inaaral ‘to. Eh baka maging sobrang bilis, ‘yung pagdedebate nila, kulang. Eh baka maging substandard katulad ng mga flood control projects,” Castro said.
She emphasized that the bill is intended to benefit the public, allowing citizens greater freedom to choose leaders based on merit rather than family name.
“Ang Pangulo naman, kahit ano para sa tao. Gusto niyang bigyan ng pwersa ‘yung tao, hindi ‘yung iilang nang-aabuso na politiko. Kasi kapag ito ay naipasa, ang tao mas makakapili ng liderato base sa merito, hindi sa apelyido lang. Pero sabi nga natin, meron pa ring karapatan ang tao na bumoto kung sino ‘yung gusto nila,” she added.
Castro also stated that Marcos instructed that the term “dynasty” be clearly defined, as it is prohibited under the 1987 Constitution.