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Duterte needs to send 'clear signal' on economic reforms: analyst

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Posted at Jul 22 10:03 AM

The challenge for the President is to give a "clear signal" on policies such as the constitutional change, Teneo managing director Bob Herrera-Lim said. Read more »

With record-high popularity, can Duterte bulldoze new charter in last 3 years?

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 05:52 AM

By all indications, the 74-year-old leader, backed by clear majorities in both chambers of Congress, is expected to deliver on the remaining items in his legislative agenda — a new constitution and the rest of his tax reform package, among others. Read more »

Villar: Federalism shift hard to push due to 'big resistance'

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Posted at Jul 20 01:46 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte's planned shift to federalism may not prosper in the 18th Congress as the public is okay with the current system of government, Sen. Cynthia Villar said Saturday. Read more »

OPINION: The promise of change and the next 3 years

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jul 17 07:37 PM

Much has already been accomplished by the Duterte administration, but much more remains to be done.  Read more »

ALAMIN: Mga panukalang inaasahang tatrabahuhin sa 18th Congress

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Posted at Jul 15 08:08 PM

Mga panukalang reporma sa buwis, charter change, at pagbabalik ng death penalty ang ilang kasama sa listahan. 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 »

Amid ‘Cha-cha’ talk, Recto says it’s political will that’s key to ‘sparking change’

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 12 12:57 AM

Sen. Ralph Recto cited Manila Mayor Isko Moreno as “Exhibit A” in solving problems that do not require rewriting bylaws or the Constitution. Read more »

OPINION: The Duterte enigma: 3 years hence

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jul 11 10:26 AM

President Duterte has done a lot more than what was expected of him in the time that he has been at the helm. By this time, efforts should be focused on the question of the legacy he will leave behind.  Read more »

Drilon: Senators shun charter change talk for now

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Posted at Jul 09 08:31 AM

Based on past legislative hearings, the public believes that lawmakers should not be at the forefront of charter change, Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon told DZMM. Read more »

BSP gov on Charter change: 'Not at this time'

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Posted at Jul 04 12:13 PM

MANILA - Bangko Sentral Governor Benjamin Diokno rejected Thursday moves to amend the Constitution, saying this will only disrupt the country's economic growth. Read more »

Duterte gives up on federalism, pushes for Charter change instead

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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 »

Not just numbers: Towards real political parties

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at Jun 19 06:09 AM

A Philippine political party's significance is next only to a particular leader or leaders' significance. The challenge to the incoming 18th Congress is to change and improve this current set-up.   Read more »

'Unbundled' federalism pushed to save Duterte’s campaign promise

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 03:46 PM

'Unbundling' the package of reforms contained in Duterte’s federalism project may still convince a wary public to give it a try, said political science professor Julio Teehankee. Read more »

Federalism, decentralization and devolution: A continuing debate in the Philippines

Alex B. Brillantes Jr
Posted at Jun 13 11:50 AM

Federalism should not be seen as a Duterte agenda. To reduce the federalism debate into a “are you for or against federalism” reflects a simplistic appreciation of the issue. Read more »

OPINION: Time to change now

Edmund S. Tayao
Posted at May 28 02:07 PM

Each time there is a move to change the political and administrative system, the first argument you hear is “it’s not yet time” or “we’re not yet ready for it”. Read more »

De Lima: 'Let our vote be a protest vote'

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Posted at May 11 09:27 PM

MANILA - Detained Sen. Leila de Lima has urged Filipinos to vote for independent-minded candidates who will not let political dynasties flourish and to vote for the future of the youth. Read more »

Sara Duterte says federalism could worsen areas with political dynasties

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 25 06:00 PM

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio remains opposed to a shift to federalism, believing that wider political and fiscal autonomy, when granted to areas long held by political clans, could spell trouble.  Read more »

Lay leaders endorse Senate bets based on belief in God, charter change stand

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Posted at Mar 31 04:11 PM

The senatorial candidates endorsed by an inter-faith group of lay leaders were chosen based on their faith in God and opposition to charter change, the group's chairman said on Sunday. Read more »

Will Diokno save Duterte or Arroyo? His answer draws laughs

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Updated as of Feb 17 10:49 PM

If a ship was sinking and there was only one life vest left, who would you save - President Rodrigo Duterte or former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo? 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 »