In its “Declaration of Principles and State Policies,” the Constitution, in Article II, Sec. 26, declares, “the State shall guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties as may be defined by law.”

The seemingly innocuous phrase “as may be defined by law” has proven to be the breaker of our people’s hopes.

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