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OPINION: A National DPWH in BARMM is a step back

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Oct 07 12:35 PM

If the BARMM and local governments are not supported, development can never be achieved, and we will be left behind further than we already are. 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 »

Senators scoff at representative's proposal to cut 6-year term at upper chamber

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 26 02:01 PM

Some Philippine senators frown upon a House member's resolution seeking to reduce their 6-year term of office to 4 years. The Senate President now advises house lawmakers to look at the upper chamber's ratings before proposing any change. Read more »

Amendments to economic, political provisions in PH constitution proposed

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 25 04:26 PM

The Duterte administration's charter change initiative lives on. On Wednesday, Cagayan de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez filed concurrent resolution number one, seeking to change some economic and political provisions in the Philippine constitution. Read more »

Panukalang pederalismo, 'Cha-cha' buhay pa rin: DILG official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 23 10:12 PM

Ito ay sa kabila ng hindi pagbanggit ng mga ito ni Duterte sa kaniyang ikaapat na State of the Nation Address. 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 »

Drilon: Federalism skipped in SONA means time to stop it

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 08:30 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte's failure to push for a federalism system of government in his latest annual report to the nation means that the measure is no longer part of his legislative agenda halfway into his term, Sen. Franklin Drilon said Tuesday.  Read more »

No mention of federalism, charter change in Duterte's 4th SONA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:48 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte did not mention federalism and charter change in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
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'

ABS-CBN News
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

ABS-CBN News
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

ABS-CBN News
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'

ABS-CBN News
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

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 »

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 »