Creits to Dapat Isa Lang - Zamboanga City Chapter
Dapat Isa Lang” Leads Independence Day Call for Political Reform Through National Signing Day in Zamboanga City
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, June 12, 2026 - The citizen-led initiative “Dapat Isa Lang” takes center stage this Independence Day as it spearheads the National Signing Day campaign, a public gathering aimed at promoting support for an anti-political dynasty measure in the country.
Set on June 12, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the activity will be held at the Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago, Salvador Campus of Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), La Purisima Street. The event is open to the public and welcomes all registered voters who wish to express their support for the initiative.
Hosted by AdZU through its Office of the University President and Social Development Unit, the campaign forms part of the university’s engagement in civic awareness and democratic participation. The National Signing Day is designed to encourage citizens to actively take part in shaping reforms that address long-standing concerns over political dynasties in governance.
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At the heart of the event is the “Dapat Isa Lang” People’s Initiative, which advocates for legislation limiting the concentration of political power within families and promoting broader representation in public office. Organizers describe the movement as a call for greater accountability, transparency, and equal opportunity in leadership.
Framed in line with the celebration of Philippine Independence Day, the initiative emphasizes the idea of restoring the power of political choice to ordinary citizens through peaceful and participatory means.
The Zamboanga City chapter of “Dapat Isa Lang” also underscored that the signing activity symbolizes a collective stand against entrenched political structures, urging the public to support reforms that aim to strengthen democratic institutions.
With its message resonating across sectors, “Dapat Isa Lang” emerges as the central force of the June 12 gathering, positioning the National Signing Day as both a civic expression and a renewed call for political change in the country.
