QUEZON CITY—The House Committee on Suffrage and Electoral Reforms has officially launched its high-stakes deliberations on a massive wave of legislation aimed at finally banning political dynasties in the Philippines. 

Chaired by Rep. Ziaur-Rahman "Zia" Alonto Adiong, the committee is reviewing over 20 separate bills including high-profile proposals from Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III and Rep. Adrian Salceda that seek to enforce a constitutional mandate nearly 40 years in the making. 

The hearing highlights a growing legislative momentum to define exactly how many family members can hold office simultaneously, with some proposals, like Rep. Edgar Erice’s HB 2037, looking to strictly limit elective posts to just two relatives within the second degree of consanguinity.

Lawmakers are pushing these reforms as a direct response to persistent poverty and the "monopoly" of political power in the provinces. 

During the sessions, Chairman Adiong emphasized that the initiative is not an attack on specific families but a necessary step to ensure equal access to public service and leadership renewal. 

With the Anti-Political Dynasty Act now listed as a priority for 2026, the committee is working to consolidate these various versions into a single, constitutionally sound law that can survive the legal scrutiny of the Supreme Court.