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Congress dancing two-step Cha-cha

Representatives are dancing Cha-cha in two steps. Senators refuse to swing along. Given the high stakes, a ballroom brawl is likely. Here’s why:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Settle Cha-cha mode at LEDAC

Two veteran lawmakers who figured prominently in past attempts to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution took me down memory lane amid the latest revival of Charter change (Cha-cha) moves. Specifically, they are erstwhile Senate president Franklin Drilon and former Negros Occidental congressman Margarito Teves, who both tried to help amend the Constitution in the past but their efforts ended in vain......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Dela Rosa nagpasidaan sa mga Dabawenyo di magpalingla sa cha-cha

Dela Rosa nagpasidaan sa mga Dabawenyo di magpalingla sa cha-cha.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

ACT solon moves to probe efforts to jumpstart Cha-cha

MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking to investigate the reported signature-buying and the alleged use of public funds to push for constitutional reform or Charter change (Cha-cha) through the “so-called” people’s initiative (PI), has been filed in the House of Representatives. Alliance of Concerned Teachers Rep. France Castro said on Sunday that she electronically filed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Timeline of Cha-cha, con-con and pirma in Congress

Moves to amend the 1987 Constitution have always occurred in every presidency, with many names from charter change or cha-cha, con-ass to pirma......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Senate hearings on economic Cha-cha to start next week

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said that the Senate will begin deliberating its proposal to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution next week amid heightened political tensions that seemed to have sprung from differing views on how to change the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Senate to start tackling economic Cha-cha

With the Commission on Elections indefinitely suspending all proceedings related to the people’s initiative, the Senate will convene on Wednesday the committee of the whole to tackle the proposal to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

PI not a done deal yet

“The trigger point to start it (Cha-cha) all is for PIRMA to file to Comelec a formal petition for PI,” Garcia pointed out......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Federalism advocate favors Con-Con as mode for Cha-Cha

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) — Changing the Constitution through a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) composed of individuals who are not incumbent members of Congress will ensure the people’s involvement right from the start and the primacy of the nation’s development, not personal interests, in the minds of the delegates, an advocate of federalism said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Marcos Jr’s Cha-cha: A Threat to Filipino Migrants and the Motherland

In a world fraught with uncertainty, where the allure of overseas employment often masks the harsh realities of exploitation and separation, Migrante Europe's stance against Marcos Jr's cha-cha serves as a beacon of hope......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

Factory activity expands at fastest pace in 5 months

The country’s manufacturing sector in April expanded at the fastest pace in five months, supported by strong demand......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

19 drug dens in CV shut down in a span of 4 months – PDEA-7

CEBU CITY, Philippines – A total of 19 drug dens from all over Central Visayas were successfully shut down by authorities in a span of 4 months. Leia Alcantara, spokesperson of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency in Central Visayas (PDEA-7), shared that this is the result of their anti-drug operations from January 1 to May.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMay 2nd, 2024

Robinsons Bank systems convert into BPI in 18 months

Bank of the Philippine Islands is looking to convert all branches and systems of Robinsons Bank Corp. in 12 to 18 months, following the merger of the two banks earlier this year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

DepEd eyes aggressive return to June-March calendar to escape heat

The Department of Education is eyeing to shorten next year's school calendar by two months as part of its most aggressive proposal yet to return to a schedule that ends classes before the hot months of April and May......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 30th, 2024

Ecozone investments slip by 9% in 4 months

Total investments approved by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority reached nearly P30 billion in the first four months of 2024, a nine percent decline from P33.094 billion worth of projects cleared in the same period last year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 22nd, 2024

Over P600 billion projects approved in 4 months – BOI

Investments approved by the Board of Investments (BOI) have reached more than P600  billion in the first four months of the year......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024

Rust armorer sentenced to 18 months over deadly on-set shooting

The armorer who loaded the gun that killed a cinematographer on the set of the Alec Baldwin movie "Rust" was sentenced to 18 months in prison by a US court......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 16th, 2024

Bea Alonzo still Dominic Roque s phone wallpaper 2 months after wedding called off

Actor Dominic Roque still has a photo of his ex-fiancee and fellow actress Bea Alonzo as the wallpaper of his phone, two months since the pair called off their engagement......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 12th, 2024

LRT-2 revenue, ridership up in 2 months

The Light Rail Transit Authority grew its revenue collection by double digits in the first two months of the year, reaping the benefits of recovering ridership at the Light Rail Transit Line 2......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

DA confident of PH’s stable fish supply in the coming months

DA confident of PH’s stable fish supply in the coming months.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024