MANILA — Fifty-four percent of Filipino adults surveyed agree that a law banning political dynasties should be immediately passed, according to the latest Pulse Asia Research poll.

The survey, conducted from December 12 to 15, found that 21 percent of respondents “very much agree” and 33 percent “somewhat agree” with the statement: “Congress should immediately pass a law banning political dynasties.”

Support was highest in Metro Manila at 69 percent, followed by the rest of Luzon and the Visayas at 59 percent each, and among members of Class D at 57 percent. Meanwhile, 27 percent of respondents said they were undecided, while 18 percent expressed disagreement, including 13 percent who “somewhat disagree” and 5 percent who “very much disagree.” Opposition was highest in Mindanao at 27 percent and among members of Class C at 20 percent.

The survey also found that 52 percent of respondents see urgency in passing a law to establish the Independent Commission Against Infrastructure Corruption (ICAIC), a fully empowered body to investigate corruption in infrastructure projects. Support for the measure was strongest in Metro Manila (67%), the Visayas (61%), the rest of Luzon (52%), Class D (54%), and Class E (51%). About 33 percent were undecided, while 15 percent opposed the immediate passage, with opposition highest in Mindanao at 24 percent and Class C at 20 percent.

The independent survey covered 1,200 adults aged 18 and above through face-to-face interviews. It has a ±2.8 percent error margin at the national level and ±5.7 percent for regional breakdowns, at a 95 percent confidence level.

Last November, the House of Representatives said it would focus on pushing for laws abolishing political dynasties and creating an independent body to probe ghost infrastructure projects. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has also urged Congress to prioritize measures against political dynasties and the proposed Independent People’s Commission Act.