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Rama pushes for open, democratic approach to charter change

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama is pushing for open and democratic discussions about charter change, including holding a referendum during the 2025 elections to gauge public opinion on potential constitutional amendments. Through his program, Ingna’ng Mayor, aired on Sugboanon Channel on Tuesday, February 13, he called for a “referendum” process to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Marcos: Charter change only about economic reforms, ‘nothing more’

Fears of amending political provisions of the 1987 Constitution come against the backdrop of an important historical detail – that charter change under his father's regime decades was a key factor in being in power for 21 years.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’

IBON Foundation notes that the logic behind the push for economic Cha-cha is “fundamentally flawed.” “More foreign investment does not mean development,” IBON states, adding that despite the increase in annual foreign investment inflows since the 1980s, this did not translate to growth and development for the Philippine economy. The post Signature campaign for Charter change: ‘Rife with anomalies’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 5th, 2024

Tell it to SunStar: ‘What is good?’ (CBCP statement on the people’s initiative for Charter change)

Tell it to SunStar: ‘What is good?’ (CBCP statement on the people’s initiative for Charter change).....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

‘Give charter change chance’

‘Give charter change chance’.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 30th, 2024

Charter change: Only the economic provisions should be included

So much controversy is being unnecessarily generated with this Charter change issue but in reality, changes to the overly protectionist economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution should be debated upon because it hinders the country from realizing its full economic potential......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

A race against the clock for charter change proponents as 2025 midterms loom

One lawmaker says the window for reform will close after the 2025 midterm polls. Can advocates rush charter change this 2024?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Why mounting a 2024 plebiscite on charter change will be a daunting task for Comelec

Charter change advocates are eyeing a plebiscite this year to ratify their proposed amendment to the 1987 Constitution, but the Comelec says it doesn't have enough time, manpower, and resources to mount a nationwide vote, as the 2025 elections inch closer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Prayer rally ilusad batok charter change

Prayer rally ilusad batok charter change.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

TV5 contextualizes push for Charter change via people s initiative

CHEERS TO TV5 for its explainer on the controversial push for Charter change (also called Cha-cha) through the mechanism of a people's initiative. The five-minute report provided the necessary background on the issue and broke down the underlying strategy that sets this current attempt apart from previous undertakings......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Labor groups rally against Charter change, call for wage hike instead

MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups are joining the opposition against Charter change (Cha-cha), with one group urging lawmakers to prioritize passing a law for a P150 wage hike for private sector workers. The Federation of Free Workers (FFW) vice president Jun Mendoza Ramirez in a statement on Sunday emphasized the need to concentrate on the immediate.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Senate to lead review of charter change proposals | The wRap

The wRap's highlights: Charter change, West Philippine Sea, My Sassy Girl remake.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Marcos wants Cha-cha plebiscite in 2025 elections

This is the second time that Marcos has instructed the upper chamber of Congress — which is supposed to be independent of the executive and was lukewarm to Charter change until this year — about how lawmakers should revise the 1987 Constitution. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Change: 5 reasons why we should not fear it, embrace the shift

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Change is the only constant thing in the world. Change can sometimes be a menace or it can sometimes be a blessing. Just a mere mention of this word sends shivers down our spine with the thought of uncertainty or the chaos that comes from our doubting thoughts. Change isn’t scary like.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 29th, 2024

Young voters care about climate change. Politicians don t

Young people want action on climate change but research shows Indonesia's political class isn't listening. Climate change matters a lot to young Indonesians.   Several national surveys show that Generation Z and Millennials are concerned about the impact of climate change on their lives.  Politicians, however, appear to be ignoring the issue if their pu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Death knell

Members of the House of Representatives were hoping for a dialogue with senators on Charter change while Congress is not in session, during the long break starting before Palm Sunday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

‘No risk of political reform in economic Cha-cha’

Apprehensions over possible insertion of political reforms like lifting of term limits for elected officials are misplaced since the ongoing economic Charter change in Congress covers only economic provisions, according to former Supreme Court justice Adolfo Azcuna......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 6th, 2024

No ceasefire

For the second time this year, a ceasefire between the two chambers of Congress was announced over Charter change......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

Labor advocates sound alarm on Charter change

The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) expressed its opposition to moves by the Congress to amend the 1987 Constitution, fearing that it could lead to the removal of provisions protecting laborers in favor of attracting investors......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 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