The House of Representatives has passed an anti-political dynasty bill on final reading with a vote of 267-20-7, a significant legislative advancement since the 1987 Constitution. House Bill 8389, which prohibits relatives up to the second degree of consanguinity or affinity from holding concurrent positions within the same jurisdiction, aims to promote equal access to public service. Despite some criticism that the bill is insufficient or even favors dynasties, proponents argue it represents a necessary reform to curb the concentration of political power. This marks the furthest the legislation has progressed, with principal authors including Speaker Faustino Dy III and House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, and comes after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Congress to prioritize its passage.