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Who is responsible for Philippine foreign policy?

Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Jun 03 04:24 PM

Filipinos expect their President to protect the Philippines, not the interests of a foreign government encroaching on our territories and exploiting our marine resources. But more importantly, as citizens we cannot be like lemmings just blindly following his lead. Read more »

Bayanihan 3, economic Cha-cha target ipasa ng Kamara sa susunod na linggo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 28 08:17 PM

Giit ng Makabayan bloc, bago ang Cha-cha ay unahin daw muna sana ang pagtugon sa pandemya. Read more »

'Economic Cha-cha' House approval draws mixed reactions

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 27 12:07 AM

The approval of Resolution of Both Houses No. 2 which seeks to amend the constitution and empower Congress to relax constitutional limits to foreign investments in the country drew mixed reactions. Read more »

Foreign chambers back amendments to Public Services Act

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 03:03 PM

Several foreign chambers in the Philippines said on Monday they are backing the passage of a measure that aims to differentiate public utilities from public services to boost foreign investments in the country.   Read more »

Law calling for plebiscite to ratify sought changes in Constitution must be passed: solon

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 18 10:56 PM

A lawmaker on Tuesday said Congress needs to pass a law calling for a plebiscite to ratify any proposed changes to the 1987 Constitution. Read more »

NTF-ELCAC retains Parlade as spokesperson

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 10 07:39 PM

The Philippines' anti-communism panel on Monday said it is retaining Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr. as one of its spokespersons, even after senators underscored that his appointment is illegal under the Constitution. Read more »

Why the shutdown of ABS-CBN is an assault on free expression

Former Vice President Jejomar Binay
Posted at May 05 06:44 PM

The damage inflicted on our democratic institutions by last year’s closure of ABS-CBN can never be repaired unless the network is allowed once again to operate. But we cannot expect legislators who served as the network’s executioners to perform such an act that would sanitize their conscience.  Read more »

Medical bulletin, not staged photos, please!

Ellen T. Tordesillas
Posted at Apr 12 02:16 AM

Instead of having Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go post staged photos to prove that President Rodrigo Duterte is alive, why doesn’t Malacañang release a medical bulletin on the chief executive’s health? Read more »

Joaquin Bernas’ legacy lives on in the ‘seeds’ he planted

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 06 07:19 PM

For many law students, Bernas’ name is almost synonymous to constitutional law. For government officials, including Supreme Court magistrates themselves, his expert advice on constitutional issues was sought after. Read more »

WATCH: In 2014 interview, Constitutionalist Fr. Joaquin Bernas talks about term limits

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 06 04:29 PM

Constitutionalist Fr. Joaquin Bernas, who passed away on Saturday at the age of 88, warned against extending the term limits of officials in an August 26, 2014 interview on ANC's "Beyond Politics."    Read more »

House lawmakers debate proposed charter amendments in plenary

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 07:50 PM

Deliberations for the proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution was finally underway at the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Tuesday with questions on the mode of pursuing amendments coming from both members of the lower chamber’s majority and minority—for very different reasons. Read more »

Resolution seeking to relax economic provisions in 1987 Constitution expected to hurdle lower House

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 27 01:42 AM

A House resolution proposing amendments to the Philippine constitution's economic provisions is expected to be passed next month. Read more »

Ilang senador duda kung tutupad ang Kamara sa limitadong Cha-cha

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 26 09:28 PM

Sa kabila nito, duda ang ilang senador na tutupad sa usapan ang ilang mambabatas.  Read more »

'Demokrasya, bagong Konstitusyon ilan sa mga pamana ng People Power'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 08:24 PM

Sinasabi ng ilang nagbalangkas ng 1987 Constitution na ito pa rin ang isa sa mga mahahalagang dulot ng People Power.  Read more »

House starts rewriting Charter amid COVID-19 pandemic

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 22 08:46 PM

The House of Representatives on Monday began plenary debates on changes to certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

On amending the BOL to preserve peace dividends in the BARMM

Michael Henry Ll. Yusingco, LL.M
Posted at Feb 08 11:26 PM

Instead of postponing the 2022 Bangsamoro parliamentary elections to extend the 3-year transition period, Congress can amend the Bangsamoro Organic Law by providing a clear and viable transition roadmap for the first elected regular Bangsamoro Parliament to implement. Read more »

Amending charter key to PH economic recovery from pandemic, says official

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 04 12:12 PM

Liberalizing the Charter's economic provisions by allowing foreigners to fully own public utilities will allow the Philippines to fully recover from devastating impact of COVID-19 pandemic, a top interior official said Thursday.   Read more »

Kongresista umapelang paabutin sa plebisito ang panukalang Cha-cha

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 03 08:49 PM

Umapela ang kongresistang nagsusulong ng Cha-cha na paabutin sa botohan ang panukalang pagbabago sa Konstitusyon.  Read more »

Taiwan lawmakers seek to remove references to Chinese unity from constitution

Lawrence Chung, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Feb 02 12:30 PM

Pro-independence politicians also want to change the island’s emblem and anthem, saying they are too closely associated with the opposition Kuomintang. One supporter of the change says the constitution reflects a ‘Greater China’ mentality rather than reality. Read more »

Economic Cha-cha 'smokescreen' sa gitna ng pandemya: Bishop Pabillo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 29 11:33 AM

MAYNILA - Hindi napapanahon ang mga hakbang na amyendahan ang 1987 Constitution sa gitna ng maraming suliraning kinakaharap ng bansa.   Read more »