Bojie Dy files bill barring dynasties, contractors from party-lists

MANILA, Philippines – A bill proposing sweeping safeguards preventing political dynasties and state contractors from hijacking the party-list system was filed at the House of Representatives on Monday, the office of Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III said on Tuesday.

In a statement, Dy said House Bill No.

9906 seeks to ban “individuals closely connected to ...