President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday in Manila ordered Congress to give priority to several anti-corruption measures, including an anti-political dynasty bill, which Malacañang officials said lawmakers will pursue not for optics but for substantive reform.
Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the President transmitted his list of priority measures to the House of Representatives and the Senate through formal communications that identified proposed laws aimed at strengthening transparency, accountability, and good governance.
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the Palace expects Congress to tackle the anti-political dynasty bill alongside other reform measures during the current regular session, following the administration’s directive to align legislative work with its anti-corruption agenda.
Bersamin said the President’s instruction seeks to address long-standing concerns about political dynasties and systemic corruption through legislation that Congress will deliberate under its internal rules and procedures.
Presidential spokespersons said Malacañang coordinated with congressional leaders before issuing the prioritization order, and they said the administration will monitor progress on the anti-political dynasty bill and related reform measures as the legislative calendar advances.
