Hontiveros, Akbayan propose major changes to party list law

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros and the Akbayan party list group have filed a bill proposing sweeping amendments to the Party List System Act to guard against abuses by political dynasties and contractors. In her Senate Bill No. 1656, Hontiveros seeks to bar political dynasties as well as party list nominees and representatives with