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Critical Juncture

Ed Tayao
Posted at Feb 24 12:31 AM

I can only hope now that we have come to a point that we understand, that we are convinced and more than ever intent to effect needed systemic reforms. Read more »

Cardiologist, federalism advocate tatakbo bilang pangulo

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 11 12:31 AM

Tatakbo rin sa pagkapangulo ang isang cardiologist pati na rin ang isang senatorial bet noong 2019 na federalism advocate. Read more »

'Wala pong pera sa pulitika': Robin Padilla denies Senate bid a way to earn money

Gillan Ropero, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 03 11:28 AM

Actor Robin Padilla on Thursday denied he is running for senator to earn money, saying his status as the "Bad Boy of Philippine Cinema" means he will never run out work. Read more »

Senate aspirants give take on constitutional reform

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 15 02:26 AM

Some Senate aspirants batted for amending the Philippine Constitution, with others seeking the country's transition to a federal type of government. Read more »

Pacquiao to push for federalism in PH

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 08 02:35 PM

Senator Manny Pacquiao said he will push for federalism in the Philippines when he gets the chance to be elected as the country’s next president in 2022. Read more »

'Duterte only holding on to power for personal reasons'

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 03:16 PM

A founding member of the ruling PDP-Laban said he regrets supporting Rodrigo Duterte in the 2016 presidential race. Read more »

Duterte OKs devolution of some roles to local governments

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 02 05:34 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the devolution of some functions to local government units from the national government, based on a document that Malacañang released on Wednesday.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: February 17, 2021

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 16 03:47 PM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Duterte supporters push for ‘RevGov’

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 03:24 PM

Members of the People's National Coalition for Revolutionary Government Towards Federalism reiterate their call for a revolutionary government in a press conference in Quezon City on Wednesday. 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 »

2020 clear vision for 2021

Edmund Tayao
Posted at Jan 08 03:59 PM

We have to make sure that systemic reforms are pursued if charter change is pushed at this very late juncture of the Duterte administration. Read more »

'Politically-motivated': AFP chief says proposed rev-gov 'unconstitutional'

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 02 03:53 PM

Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief of staff Gen. Gilbert Gapay on Wednesday said a proposal to shift to a revolutionary type of government is "politically-motivated" and "unconstitutional." Read more »

DFA chief Locsin tells RevGov backers: 'Just form cheering squad, clap outside Palace'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 04:42 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's supporters who are urging him to head a "revolutionary government" should instead "form a cheering squad" and clap outside Malacañang, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr said Wednesday.  Read more »

RevGov 'useless, pointless, absurd', says Cavite gov

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 10:16 AM

A governor on Wednesday branded as "useless, pointless and absurd" the proposal of President Rodrigo Duterte's supporters for him to head a "revolutionary government" that would pave the way for a shift to federalism.  Read more »

Renewed push for rev-gov 'untimely' during pandemic: DILG exec

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 25 09:31 AM

The renewed call for a revolutionary government as the Philippines battles the COVID-19 pandemic is "very untimely," a government official who previously pushed for the proposal said Tuesday. Read more »

'Rev gov' finds little support from Duterte allies

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 11:22 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's supporters who are pushing for a revolutionary government find no love and support even from allies of the chief executive, whom they want to have extra powers. Read more »

'No reason': Several lawmakers question need for revolutionary government

Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 04:27 PM

MANILA - Several lawmakers on Saturday chimed in on the call of a group of supporters of President Rodrigo Duterte for a revolutionary government and push for a shift to federalism. Read more »

Group of Duterte supporters calls for revolutionary government, launches people's initiative

Trisha Mostoles and Aleta Nieva Nishimori, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 22 01:29 PM

MANILA - A group supporting President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday renewed calls to declare a revolutionary government and push for the promised Charter Change. Read more »

OPINION: Pandemic tests, exposes 'weaknesses' in Duterte's military-reliant leadership

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 27 10:15 AM

President Duterte will deliver his penultimate SONA on Monday with his leadership severely put to test by a coronavirus pandemic that has infected more than 80,000 Filipinos with no signs of slowing down. Read more »

Senate leaders say Charter change no priority during COVID-19 crisis

Katrina Domingo and Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 02:14 PM

Amending the Constitution is "not listed" among the Senate's priorities, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said Tuesday, a day after the House of Representatives said it would resume charter change discussions when session resumes next week. Read more »