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Cha-cha will have to wait: Speaker Cayetano

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 21 08:37 AM

Moves to amend the 1987 Constitution will have to wait as there are more pressing matters that need attention from lawmakers, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said Thursday.  Read more »

Angkas refuses to pick 'fight' with regulators, explains ownership

Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 08 01:47 PM

Angkas said Wednesday limiting the participants in the pilot run for motorcycle taxis risks reducing supply, as it urged government not to view its opposition to the cap as "picking a fight." Read more »

OPINION: Elite-driven charter change

Michael Henry Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Jan 08 02:44 AM

For Filipinos, charter change is very clearly an intergenerational undertaking.  Read more »

House committee wants extended term limits for lawmakers, local officials

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 11:57 PM

A committee in the House of Representatives is pushing for constitutional amendments which include extended term limits for lawmakers and local officials. Read more »

While in executive session, House panel OKs charter change

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 12 06:13 PM

The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments voted to approve 4 proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution for the consideration of full House. Read more »

As federalism takes back seat, DILG pushes constitutional reforms

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 09 05:14 AM

MANILA—The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is launching a new campaign in October to push for "surgical" amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Read more »

OPINION: What further decentralization?

Edmund S. Tayao
Updated as of Aug 07 08:52 PM

Let’s call a spade a spade. There’s no such thing as further decentralization!  Read more »

Federalism not dead as Duterte sets national forum: interior exec

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 05:35 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to jumpstart his federalism project with a national convention next month, an interior official said Tuesday, dispelling speculations that the chief executive was no longer keen on restructuring Philippine government. Read more »

OPINION: Charter Change the right way

Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Jul 12 12:56 PM

If the President truly envisions charter change as an initiative to improve the lives of Filipinos, then he must ensure that it is done the right way. Read more »

Duterte 'not belittling' Constitution with South China Sea remarks: Palace

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 02 05:37 PM

MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte was not belittling the Philippine charter when he described as “thoughtless and senseless” a constitutional provision stating that the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) of the country must be protected by the state, Malacañang clarified Tuesday. Read more »

Chel Diokno says Duterte belittling Constitution invalidates his presidency

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 29 08:25 PM

Diokno was referring to Duterte's remarks that China would use the Constitution as "toilet paper" if Duterte uses it to defend the disputed West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Impeach Duterte? Palace says 'it's a numbers game'

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 28 05:56 PM

Malacañang is confident that any move to unseat President Rodrigo Duterte won't flourish since impeachment is a "numbers game."   Read more »

Duterte gives up on federalism, pushes for Charter change instead

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 10:52 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday changed his tune on federalism and instead said he wants a change in the Constitution. Read more »

OPINION: 2019 midterm elections: Crossroad of Philippine politics

Edmund S. Tayao
Updated as of May 04 07:34 AM

I am voting for change. I am voting for federalism. I am voting for a change in the rules of the game. Read more »

OPINION: 'Maximum decentralization,' an alternative to federalism

Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at May 01 09:34 PM

In order to appease the 16 million Duterte voters, “maximum decentralization, short of federalization” could be an alternative to federalism.  Read more »

What do senators do? Clue: It's not just lawmaking

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Apr 25 05:09 PM

What exactly will be required of these candidates, if they win, is something voters should keep in mind in picking their senators. Read more »

OPINION: Imperial President: The heart of a centralized government

Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LL.M
Updated as of Feb 16 04:10 AM

Abolishing the imperial presidency ought to be the primary objective of charter change. Read more »

OPINION: The House lied about restoring VP Robredo as Duterte’s successor in approved draft federal charter

Raïssa Robles
Updated as of Dec 19 01:17 AM

The House of Representatives lied when its officials said they had restored Vice President Leni Robredo as President Rodrigo Duterte’s successor during the transition to federalism. Read more »

OPINION: Reflecting on RBH 15

Edmund S. Tayao
Updated as of Dec 14 12:12 AM

Much to our surprise and disappointment, what came out is an audacious display of self-indulgence in Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 15, removing not only term limits but also all the fundamental systemic reform measures we have put in place. Read more »

ALAMIN: Bawal ba o hindi ang mga political dynasty?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 27 08:49 PM

Mayroon bang pagbabawal sa Saligang Batas laban sa mga poltical dynasty, o ang paghahalal at pag-upo sa mga posisyon ng gobyerno ng magkakamag-anak?  Read more »