Drop Cha-Cha bid ‘and everything will be heaven tomorrow,’ Duterte tells Marcos
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 31 January)— Former president Rodrigo Duterte said “everything will be heaven tomorrow” and “happy days are here again” if President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. drops “like a hot potato” attempts to change the 1987 Constitution through People’s Initiative. Duterte, in a press conference Tuesday night at the Grand Men Seng hotel, also […].....»»
Honasan seeks ceasefire between feuding Marcos, Duterte camps
MANILA, Philippines — Former Senator Gringo Honasan on Monday urged for a ceasefire between the camps of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and former President Rodrigo Duterte following a volley of heated allegations between the two. In a statement, Honasan called on Marcos and Duterte to “show sobriety” for the sake of those who look.....»»
Marcos tells independent Mindanao advocates to drop agenda | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Marcos & Mindanao independence, Davao de Oro landslide, Taylor Swift.....»»
ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»
Duterte flip-flops on claim that President Marcos is a drug addict
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo Duterte has flip-flopped on his claim that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is allegedly a drug addict. “Kung sabihin mo adik, wala akong sinabi na ganoon. Patayin ako ni Marcos niyan. Maawa ka naman sa akin (If you say Marcos is a drug addict, I never […].....»»
Cesafi volleyball semifinals fire off tomorrow
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The much-awaited Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) collegiate volleyball semifinals will unfold tomorrow, January 27, 2024, at the University of San Carlos (USC) Main Campus Gymnasium. The men’s volleyball tournament defending champions Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats will face the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors. READ: Cesafi men’s.....»»
Kiko Estrada ‘destined’ to be an action star, says director
‘I’m very focused. Like I said in past interviews, this project took a lot out of me in preparing for it... conditioning my everything to become this character who lost everything. Yes, I did and I can relate but not to the extremes that Norman dela Cruz had to go through.’.....»»
[New School] For the thrill of it all: Why you should be an intern at Rappler
'From the written word to the big screen and everything in between – there’s a little bit of everything when you volunteer at Rappler'.....»»
Sara: No political discussions with Marcos Jr., Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte has neither been discussing with her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, nor with President Marcos any of her political plans or stand on national issues......»»
Everything we know so far about upcoming Korean film Omniscient Reader s Viewpoint
Everything we know so far about upcoming Korean film Omniscient Reader s Viewpoint.....»»
Women take to streets to oppose Cha-cha
To commemorate International Women’s Day tomorrow, women from various organizations will be marching in the streets and expressing their opposition to Charter change......»»
‘No to Cha Cha’ in UP Fair and Oblation Run
“No to Charter Change (Cha Cha)” reverberated during the recent two main events in the Diliman campus of the University of the Philippines : the Oblation Run and the UP Fair. The House of Representatives is attempting to amend the 1987 Constitution primarily on the “prohibitive” economic provisions that limit foreign ownership. Faculty members of.....»»
Much better deal than Cha-cha
The successful conduct and outcome of the public bidding for the privatization and rehabilitation of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport could be the best argument to reject Charter change (Cha-cha)......»»
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Cha-cha mabobokya kapag sinahugan ng term extension
Baka wala nang sumuporta sa Charter change kapag isinama ang diskusyon sa term extension ng mga opisyal ng gobyerno, babala ni Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri. The post Cha-cha mabobokya kapag sinahugan ng term extension first appeared on Abante......»»
Pulse Asia survey sa Cha-cha pinalagan ng mga congressman
Kinondena ng mga kongresista ang survey ng Pulse Asia kaugnay ng panukalang amyendahan ang Konstitusyon dahil sa mga tanong umano na ang direksyon ay upang tutulan ng publiko ang panukalang reporma. The post Pulse Asia survey sa Cha-cha pinalagan ng mga congressman first appeared on Abante......»»
Education Cha-cha
The Vice President has publicly opposed Cha-cha mode through the controversial people’s initiative......»»
House moves closer to Cha-cha goal after 6 hearings
The House of Representatives, meeting as a whole committee, took a significant step towards Charter change (Cha-cha) by approving Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) on Wednesday. This step is similar to endorsing a committee report. House leaders anticipate the next stage, the approval on second reading, to occur next Wednesday or before.....»»