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'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 »

US envoy ready to work with newly-elected PH lawmakers

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 12:00 PM

MANILA – The United States envoy to the Philippines on Thursday said Washington is ready to work with Manila’s newly-elected lawmakers, a roster dominated by President Rodrigo Duterte's allies seen to consolidate his power and push for his legislative priorities in Congress. Read more »

Handa na ba ang Pilipinas sa Federalism?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 12:59 PM

Nagsama-sama ang ilang millennials para pag-usapan ang mahahalagang isyu ng bayan. Ano kaya ang say nila sa Federalism? #MillennialMeetup   Read more »

'Political calculations,' Duterte popularity seen to determine Senate independence

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 16 12:59 PM

MANILA - “Political calculations” and the administration’s popularity will determine how independent senators of the incoming 18th Congress will be on crucial matters, analysts have said.  Read more »

Duterte rule seen to get boost from midterm polls

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 12 11:43 AM

The Philippines has 61.8 million registered voters, who will pick candidates for around 18,000 elective positions, from senators to municipal councilors, nationwide. Read more »

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

ABS-CBN News
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 »

Federalism not an important election issue: Pimentel

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 10 02:51 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte's federal agenda is "not a priority" election issue, his ally PDP-Laban President Sen. Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III said Friday, admitting that he did not push for the proposed shift in campaign sorties across the country.   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 »

Palace respects Sara Duterte's stand on federalism

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 29 03:11 PM

Malacañang said Monday it respects Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's position on federalism, a key campaign promise of his father, President Rodrigo Duterte. 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 »

Duterte’s federalism on the line as local election campaign starts: analysts

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 28 11:06 PM

Local campaign officially begins Friday in a crucial midterm elections analysts believe can either push or halt President Rodrigo Duterte’s federalism agenda. Read more »

MILF says won't go to war if federalism shift fails

Arianne Apatan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 23 10:30 PM

The Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) will not go to war if the government fails to pursue a shift to federalism, its chairman said Saturday. Read more »

Opposition senators slam Nur Misuari over 'war threat'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 21 11:18 PM

Opposition lawmakers slammed Moro National Liberation Front chairman Nur Misuari for threatening to go to war if the Philippines will not shift to federalism.   Read more »

'Lawmakers opposing anti-dynasty provision an obstacle to federal shift'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 08:56 PM

Senatorial aspirant Conrado "Ding" Generoso on Sunday said lawmakers who oppose anti-dynasty provisions are the biggest obstacles to the country's shift to a federal government. 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 »

Theater review: 'Charot!' is PETA's hilarious riff on charter change

Fred Hawson
Posted at Feb 15 06:11 AM

The main story of "Charot!" follows eight individuals who were on their way to their polling precinct to vote. Read more »

Enrile denies seeking 'redemption' via Senate bid

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 07 08:33 AM

Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Wednesday denied that he is seeking another term in the Senate to “redeem” himself from the Priority Development Assistance Fund scam. Read more »