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Nene Pimentel, one of PH’s earliest advocates of federalism

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 12:27 AM

Now that he is gone, the late Senate President's supporters vow to continue the veteran lawmaker's advocacy. Read more »

LOOK: After arriving from Japan, Duterte visits Nene Pimentel’s wake

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 23 08:22 PM

MANILA (UPDATE)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday visited the wake of his friend and political ally, former senator Aquilino "Nene" Pimentel Jr., who died Sunday after being hospitalized for pneumonia. Read more »

Nene Pimentel’s federal dream alive despite death, supporters say

Christian Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 23 07:21 AM

Interior Undersecretary Jonathan Malaya said Pimentel’s death could in fact raise more awareness of federalism as Filipinos looked more closely into his life and legacy. Read more »

OPINION: To have walked with the titan of Philippine politics

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Oct 21 03:17 PM

"We have the kind of leaders we have today because the voters have constantly looked for someone different, hoping to get something different that is better governance. Unfortunately, the choices aren't that much precisely because the system could only provide much of the same choices." Read more »

Nene Pimentel: 'Remember me as a bridge builder'

Gerry Lirio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 22 02:27 PM

Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. was one of the three original federalism proponents from Mindanao, long, long before other people cared to know. Read more »

Speaker nixes divorce; House to poll members on controversial issues

RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 17 02:43 PM

The House of Representatives will poll its members on their stand on controversial measures like federalism, divorce, and death penalty, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano said Wednesday as he revealed his preference for marriage annulment. Read more »

PH gov't 'fighting wrong war' in push for federalism: constitution framer

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Updated as of Oct 10 11:37 AM

A constitution framer on Thursday said government should focus on addressing the basic needs of the Filipino people before prioritizing its push for federalism. Read more »

As federalism takes back seat, DILG pushes constitutional reforms

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Posted at Oct 09 05:14 AM

MANILA—The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is launching a new campaign in October to push for "surgical" amendments to the 1987 Constitution. 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 »

OPINION: Ruminating on the 2019 SONA

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jul 29 04:42 PM

There is truth in what the president said in his SONA, that “…we have not risen above and beyond the parochial interests..." Unless we find a way to go beyond this limited purview, it will be difficult for us to advance. 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 »

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 »

Pederalismo itinutulak ng MNLF

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 16 01:38 AM

Itinutulak ng Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) ang federal form of government na solusyon umano para makamit ang kapayapaan sa bansa, lalo na sa iba't ibang tribu sa Mindanao. 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 »

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 »