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Dubious anti-political dynasty law will be hard to enforce – Comelec

February 19, 2026 at 06:40 AM
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Dubious anti-political dynasty law will be hard to enforce – Comelec
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have a hard time implementing an ambiguous and prone-to-loophole anti-political dynasty law, especially in areas with a history of electoral violence.  Comelec Regional Director Renato Magbutay made this clear during the continuation of the Senate committee on electoral reform and people’s participation’s consultative meeting on anti-political

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MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have a hard time implementing an ambiguous and prone-to-loophole anti-political dynasty law, especially in areas with a history of electoral violence.  Comelec Regional Director Renato Magbutay made this clear during the continuation of the Senate committee on electoral reform and people’s participation’s consultative meeting on anti-political This article provides comprehensive coverage and analysis of current events.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will have a hard time implementing an ambiguous and prone-to-loophole anti-political dynasty law, especially in areas with a history of electoral violence.  Comelec Regional Director Renato Magbutay made this clear during the continuation of the Senate committee on electoral reform and people’s participation’s consultative meeting on anti-political

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