Political dynasty ban in SK can be challenged
By Nidz Godino
"Why can't we apply this to councilors, mayors or congressmen?" Alexander Layos II, officer-in-charge of Manila city government's Youth Development and Welfare Bureau, law graduate and former SK chairman of Barangay 99 in Tondo, said why only SK,about provision in law apparently banned candidates of SK or Sangguniang Kabataan who belong to so-called political dynasties.
Section 10 of Republic Act 10742 or Sangguniang Kabataan Act of 2015 mandates SK candidates "must not be related within second civil degree of consanguinity or affinity to any incumbent elected national official or to any incumbent elected regional, provincial, city, municipal or barangay official, in locality where he or she seeks to be elected."
This means anyone aged 18 to 24 might be disqualified as an SK candidate if any of his parents, siblings and grandparents, as well as his or her spouse, parents and siblings, is incumbent elected government official.
Speaking to mediar Layos said provision in SK reform law was pursuant to 1987 Constitution, particularly Section 26 "prohibits political dynasties as may be defined by law."
Political dynasty ban in SK reform law could be challenged, Layos said.
He pointed out challenging scope of constitutional ban on political dynasty currently applicable only to SK, or prospect of expanding ban beyond SK, is "valid."
Despite issue, Layos emphasized political dynasty ban in SK reform law was "one of good reforms."
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