MANILA: Fifty-four per cent of Filipino adults support the immediate passage of a law banning political dynasties in the Philippines, Pulse Asia Research reported Monday (Dec 29).
The survey, conducted from December 12 to 15, showed that nationwide, 21 per cent of respondents “very much agree” and 33 per cent “somewhat agree” with the statement, “Congress should immediately pass a law banning political dynasties.”
Meanwhile, 27 per cent are undecided, 13 per cent “somewhat disagree,” and only five per cent “very much disagree.”
Pulse Asia also broke down the results by major regions.
In Metro Manila, 69 per cent of adults agree, 20 per cent are undecided, and 11 per cent disagree.
Fifty-nine per cent of adults in the rest of Luzon agree, 26 per cent are undecided, and 15 per cent disagree.
Similarly, 59 per cent of adults in the Visayas agree, 23 per cent are undecided, and 18 per cent disagree.
Notably, Mindanao did not reach the majority threshold in any response: 38 per cent of adults are undecided, 34 per cent agree, and 27 per cent disagree.
Pulse Asia also reported responses by socioeconomic classes C, D, and E.
Middle-class adults (class C) and lower-class adults (class E) did not reach the majority threshold in any response.
Among middle-class adults, 43 per cent agree, 37 per cent are undecided, and 20 per cent disagree.
For lower-class adults, 47 per cent agree, 34 per cent are undecided, and 19 per cent disagree.
In contrast, 57 per cent of lower-middle-class adults (class D) agree that an anti-political dynasty bill must be passed, while 25 per cent are undecided and 18 per cent disagree.
The survey referenced the anti-political dynasty bill initially pushed by progressive groups, citing that such dynasties can foster corruption by monopolising power in government.
In recent weeks, lawmakers from both the minority and majority in the 20th Congress have filed various versions of the anti-dynasty bill, which is also mandated by the 1987 Constitution.
As of December 15, 2025, 13 House bills defining and restricting political dynasties have been filed. - Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
