A narrow majority of adult Filipinos support the passage of a law banning political dynasties, according to the latest Pulse Asia survey released Monday.
The nationwide poll, conducted in December 2025, revealed that 54% of respondents favor legislation that would prohibit members of the same family from holding elective office simultaneously or successively.
The findings come amid growing public discourse regarding the concentration of political power in the country following the 2025 midterm elections.
The survey also measured public sentiment on other governance reforms, finding significant interest in anti-corruption measures.
Beyond the 54% support for an anti-dynasty law, the poll indicated that a majority of Filipinos remain concerned about institutional integrity and government transparency.
While the 1987 Philippine Constitution mandates that the state “guarantee equal access to opportunities for public service and prohibit political dynasties,” no enabling law has been passed by Congress to implement the provision.
Critics of the current system argue that the lack of such a law allows elite families to maintain control over local and national positions for decades.
Pulse Asia’s fieldwork was conducted using face-to-face interviews with a representative sample of 1,200 adults nationwide.
The survey has a ±2.8% error margin at a 95% confidence level.