Marcos limits constitutional changes to economic front
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced a focused approach to constitutional changes, concentrating solely on economic provisions to boost the Philippine economy. .....»»
Constitutional crisis now ‘slowly happening’ says Zubiri
MANILA, Philippines — They have warned of a possible constitutional crisis, and according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, it’s “slowly happening.” “We have warned about a possible constitutional crisis and tried to avoid it. But unfortunately, it seems that this is slowly happening,” Zubiri said in a statement on Friday. “We hope this crisis.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 11 to 17, 2024
WITH PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr's clear signal of his approval, it was no surprise for the media to pick up the heightened discussion of charter change (Chacha) in the Senate.On February 12, the Senate was clearly engaged in the process as its Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes began its second deliberation of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 amending three constitutional provi.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 11 to 17, 2024
WITH PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr's clear signal of his approval, it was no surprise for the media to pick up the heightened discussion of charter change (Chacha) in the Senate.On February 12, the Senate was clearly engaged in the process as its Subcommittee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes began its second deliberation of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 amending three constitutional provi.....»»
‘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......»»
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Go Beyond Limits Tour s first stop: Davao!
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Go Beyond Limits Tour s first stop: Davao!.....»»
Huangyan Dao is beyond limits of Philippine territory: FM spokesperson
BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory, which is beyond the limits of Philippine territory, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday. China has indisputable sovereignty over the island and its adjacent waters. China exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over Huangyan Dao in a continuous, peaceful and effective manner, Wang told a regular press briefing whe.....»»
Huangyan Dao is beyond limits of Philippine territory: FM spokesperson
BEIJING, Feb. 2 (Xinhua) -- Huangyan Dao is China's inherent territory, which is beyond the limits of Philippine territory, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on Friday. China has indisputable sovereignty over the island and its adjacent waters. China exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over Huangyan Dao in a continuous, peaceful and effective manner, Wang told a regular press briefing whe.....»»
St. Michael: “Disease has arrived, and with it, limits will be imposed”
St. Michael: “Disease has arrived, and with it, limits will be imposed”.....»»
Wegotmail: PMPI flags potential manipulation of PI in Constitutional Amendment
Wegotmail: PMPI flags potential manipulation of PI in Constitutional Amendment.....»»
Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024
The new year brings new hope for every Filipino dreaming of improving their economic status and living a life where they can have three meals a day. This is a modest dream of a small Filipino that remains a dream due to the lack of action from those in authority. Often, lawmakers and local officials […] The post Filipinos Hope for Positive Changes in 2024 appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
NEDA Chief: More reforms needed to unlock full benefits of Cha-cha
MANILA, Philippines —Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan on Saturday reiterated his support for the proposed amendments particularly to the restrictive economic provisions of the Constitution. Those changes, the National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) chief said in a statement, are crucial for the economic advancement and competitiveness of the Philippines. Balisacan issued the statement to.....»»
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......»»
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 […].....»»
House to adopt Senate’s economic Cha-cha
Party stalwarts in the House of Representatives urged their Senate counterparts yesterday to show their sincerity in introducing economic constitutional reforms by passing Resolution of Both Houses 6, which the congressmen promised to adopt in full......»»
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier
Bunye: BSP changes FX rules for foreign investments to make them easier.....»»
CAB: Expect no changes in airfares next month
Travelers planning to book a summer trip can expect airfares to remain the same in April, as the government made no changes in the fuel surcharge that airlines can pass on......»»
E Ayawat a Pamagbayu Kalabas ning Panaun (Inevitable Changes at The Passing of Time)
E Ayawat a Pamagbayu Kalabas ning Panaun (Inevitable Changes at The Passing of Time).....»»
DTI adopts SRP changes for coffee, salt product variants
DTI adopts SRP changes for coffee, salt product variants.....»»
FPRRD: Constitutional amendment works may have started thru Con-Ass
FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte called the eagerness of the Marcos administration to amend the 1987 Philippine constitution for term extension "kababuyan” (nastiness) after learning that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and his allies are now resorting to amending it through a Constituent Assembly (Con-Ass)......»»
“Doomed to fail,” Marcos says of Duterte’s call for independent Mindanao
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 February) – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday night said the call of former President Rodrigo Duterte for a separate Mindanao is “doomed to fail” because it is “anchored on a false premise, not to mention a sheer constitutional travesty.” “I strongly appeal to all concerned to stop this call […].....»»