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[OPINION] The Cha-cha train
2 August, 2018 at 12:00
Former chief justice Hilario Davide, Neda Director General Ernesto Pernia and prominent economist Bernardo Villegas have all expressed strong reservations about our nation’s march toward federalism.
[OPINION] Speedy Cha-cha at the crossroad
2 February, 2018 at 15:00
The top congressional leaders, Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III, Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez and House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas agreed a few days ago…
Congress leaders reach Cha-cha deal
31 January, 2018 at 10:46
The four top leaders of Congress have agreed to set aside their differences over how to amend the 1987 Constitution and concentrate on drafting proposed changes that they could present to the people for approval…
[OPINION] Working on the railroad
23 January, 2018 at 14:00
The senators are correct: if bicameral approval is needed for every piece of legislation, from the annual national budget to renaming a street, how much more a revision of the Constitution?
House adopts resolution to convene as con-ass...
22 January, 2018 at 10:39
The House of Representatives has adopted a resolution to convene as a constituent assembly to amend the 1987 Constitution.
Senate, House agree to prioritize Cha-cha
28 July, 2017 at 15:00
Leaders of the Senate and the House of Representatives have agreed on a 35-item legislative agenda, which includes the amendment of the Constitution.
House leaders withdraw con-con measures, back con-ass
14 October, 2016 at 13:00
The move for all senators and representatives themselves to introduce changes in the 1987 Constitution has gained more momentum in the House of Representatives.
Federalism 104: Cha-cha challenges
5 September, 2016 at 15:00
The Senate committee on constitutional amendments, chaired by Sen. Franklin Drilon, will soon start public hearings on President Duterte’s proposal to adopt the federal system. The proposal will require Charter change (Cha-cha).
Con Ass, Con Con, same thing
3 August, 2016 at 16:00
Theoretically, a Constitutional Convention is the ideal body to entrust the revision of the Constitution. It is supposed to be non partisan and in the past, there were a number of really distinguished citizens elected to serve as delegates.
44% oppose, 37% support Charter change: Pulse...
3 August, 2016 at 11:44
The survey also showed that “[l]ess than half of Filipinos (41%) report awareness” of the proposal to amend the Constitution — one of the key reform thrusts of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s administration.
Constituent assembly starts rolling in August
2 August, 2016 at 10:30
Congressmen may start working in August on proposals to amend the Constitution to pave the way for a shift in the form of government to a federal system, as President Duterte is advocating.
An appeal to the President
7 August, 2015 at 13:53
An appeal to the President Philippine Daily Inquirer 12:30 AM August 6th, 2015 Please bear with me because I’m afraid I’m
BBL, economic measures top House agenda –...
21 July, 2015 at 15:23
By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) | Updated July 7, 2015 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines – The passage of economic
Vietnam overtaking the Philippines
21 July, 2015 at 12:06
SPY BITS By Babe G. Romualdez (The Philippine Star) | Updated July 9, 2015 – 12:00am Our economy seems to be doing well with
