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Padilla to resume Cha-cha hearings despite non-support from colleagues

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 01:01 AM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros meanwhile said that amending the Constitution is not yet time. Read more »

Monsod to solons: Which parts of Constitution should be changed?

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 30 06:36 PM

Tell us exactly which parts of the country's main charter should be changed. Read more »

LENTE nanawagan ng mga agarang reporma sa halalan

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 03:33 PM

Nanawagan sa pamahalaan ng malawakang electoral reforms ang election watchdog na Legal Network for Truthful Elections o LENTE. Read more »

1987 Constitution framers, law experts junk Enrile's Cha-cha proposals

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 22 10:27 PM

Framers of the 1987 Constitution and another law expert reject the proposal of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile regarding charter change. Read more »

Constitution framer: Absolute power shouldn't go to just one person

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 22 02:16 PM

One of the framers of the 1987 Constitution rejected a proposal for the sitting president to have sole power in declaring martial law. Read more »

Politicians learned to 'game' Constitution: reform advocates

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 09:19 PM

Sen. Robin Padilla vowed to conduct another set of hearings to thoroughly discuss the proposals. Read more »

Dismantle political dynasties first before Cha-cha push: expert

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 09:17 PM

Christian Monsod cautioned that 'self-serving' members of political dynasties would be the ones leading the Charter change if it pushes through. Read more »

Should PH OK entry of foreign educational institutions?

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 07:17 PM

According Jonathan Malaya, easing the Constitutional restrictions on foreign educational institutions will benefit Filipinos. Read more »

Senate panel starts new Cha-cha debate

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 04:43 PM

A new debate on proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution kicked off at the Senate on Thursday presided by newbie Sen. Robin Padilla. Read more »

'New poll officials should get chance to prove capability'

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 09 01:16 PM

Lawyer Christian Monsod said elections happen on the ground and not in Comelec's central office. Read more »

Comelec urged not to delay decision on Marcos DQ petitions

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 11:30 PM

Former Commission on Elections chair and one of the 1987 Constitution’s framers Christian Monsod expressed concerns for the petitions seeking the disqualification of former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. should it be delayed. Read more »

Monsod: Political dynasties aim to solidify grip on power in 2022 polls

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 12 06:46 PM

The 2022 elections may mark the strengthening of power of several political dynasties in the Philippines, according to a former poll body chief. Read more »

Constitution framer wants televised selection of next poll commissioners

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 27 04:05 PM

The Commission on Appointments’ selection of the next Comelec commissioners should be aired live on television, a Constitution framer said. Read more »

Watchdogs sa vote simulation, may mga suhestiyon

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 08:23 PM

May ilang obserbasyon at panukala ang ilang election watchdogs sa ginanap na voter simulation ng Comelec noong Sabado. Read more »

Public vetting of Comelec appointments sought

Jauhn Etienne Villaruel, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 05:30 PM

The public must be vigilant in the selection of 4 Comelec commissioners by February 2022, according to watchdogs. Read more »

'Ombudsman lost its purpose in imposing SALN restraints'

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 14 08:57 AM

A framer of the 1987 Constitution on Monday slammed the Office of the Ombudsman for having “lost its purpose” in imposing restrictions on access to statements of assets, liabilities and net worth (SALNs) of government officials. Read more »

Planong VP bid ni Duterte tinawag na 'backdoor entry' sa pagkapangulo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 08 08:36 PM

Itinuturing ng constitutional expert na 'backdoor entry' sa pagkapangulo ang plano ni Duterte na tumakbong VP sa 2022. Read more »

Duterte VP push ‘insidious move’ to circumvent Constitution, says Monsod

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 09:19 AM

Christian Monsod said letting Duterte run for vice president would open the door to a term in office longer than the replaced provision of a maximum of 8 years. Read more »

1987 Constitution framer says many PH voters qualified but 'powerless' amid COVID-19 threat

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 22 03:58 PM

One of the framers of the 1987 Constitution on Saturday said while many Filipinos are qualified to vote, they are rendered "powerless" due to the lingering threat of COVID-19.  Read more »

Retired SC justices, constitutionalists warn vs allowing Cha-cha amid pandemic

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 27 10:30 PM

Retired Supreme Court justices and some constitutionalists on Wednesday cautioned the senators and the public against the possibility of political amendments being inserted in the 1987 Constitution should amending the charter be pursued.  Read more »