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Makabayan bloc seeks probe into funding of charter change initiatives
In a resolution Reps. France Castro (ACT Teachers Party-list), Arlene Brosas (Gabriela Women’s Party) and Raoul Manuel (Kabataan Party-list) called for a probe by the House’s committee on public accounts, stressing the public deserves to know the source of funding for the renewed attempt to change the Constitution. .....»»
‘House being faithful to provision on Cha-cha voting’
Leaders of the House of Representatives are standing pat on Resolution of Both Houses 7, their version of economic Charter change, stating that the crucial issue of voting is clearly stipulated in the 1987 Constitution......»»
Romualdez denies House behind charter change signature drive
House Speaker Martin Romualdez says lawmakers' role is 'to facilitate and encourage democratic participation without direct involvement in signature collection'.....»»
Imee: P20 million offered per district for House Cha-cha
Up to P20 million was reportedly offered to each congressional district that could deliver by next week the needed number of signatures that support the Charter change being pushed in the House of Representatives, Sen. Imee Marcos said yesterday......»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
House committee of the whole approves RBH7
The House of Representatives – acting as a committee of the whole – approved overwhelmingly yesterday Resolution of Both Houses No. 7, containing three proposed amendments to perceived restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution......»»
Cebu City’s 87th Charter Day: A celebration of hope and optimism
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama led the city’s 87th Charter Day celebration on Saturday with the “hope and optimism” of a brighter future ahead. In his Charter Day message, Rama said that as the city continues to grow and evolve, the celebration should serve as a reminder of the its journey.....»»
[OPINION] What is needed is culture change, not charter change
'Instead of just tinkering with the system, we need a common frame for understanding and interpreting our own past, for defining who we are and what we stand for as a nation'.....»»
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......»»
Party-list rep: Concerted effort to discredit Pulse survey?
Unlike most of her colleagues in the House of Representatives, ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro thinks the Pulse Asia survey results on Charter change are “valid.”.....»»
Ex-President Duterte to back ChaCha if revisions limited only to economic provisions
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 28 February) – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has changed his stance on Charter Change (ChaCha), saying he will support it for as long as the constitutional reforms will be limited to economic provisions and not to extend the term of the current President, Senators, and members of the House of […].....»»
‘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.....»»
Senators claim P26.7 billion from DSWD budget used in Cha-Cha drive | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Charter change, Senate-House rift, Apo Whang-Od.....»»
Who outfoxed who?
Accusations have been literally flying thick and fast between and amongst the protagonists and antagonists in the Charter change controversy. Senators vowed to block the snowballing signature drive to carry out Cha-cha allegedly through the House-led people’s initiative......»»
Strident
On second reading, the “manifesto” signed by all 24 senators against the ongoing people’s initiative for Charter change was unduly strident. Because of that, it threatens to put the chamber on collision course with the House of Representatives......»»
Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel
After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»
No order from me to push people’s initiative, says Romualdez
MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez on Monday denied any link to push Charter change (Cha-cha) via people’s initiative (PI). He told reporters that he gave no order to members of the House of Representatives to undertake such a campaign, after Sen. Ronald dela Rosa, in a news conference earlier on Monday, linked him to.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2024
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: January 8 to 13, 2024
THE IDEA had been simmering but it broke out for all the public to think about when House Speaker Martin Romualdez took up the need for Charter change (Cha-cha). He recalled two resolutions that had raised the issues earlier in 2023, saying the amendments would focus on economi.....»»