Marcos orders Senate to lead review of 1987 Constitution economic provisions
Marcos orders Senate to lead review of 1987 Constitution economic provisions.....»»
‘Why we need to amend the restrictive economic provisions’
In today’s column, I will publish the full text of the testimony I submitted to the Senate subcommittee on the Joint Resolution of both Houses No.6, which was convened on Feb. 5, 2024 at the Senate Session Hall, Senate of the Philippines......»»
Benny Blanco makes new Filipino food review after Jollibee online backlash
After earning the ire of many Filipinos who had seen his initial negative review of Jollibee, American record producer Benny Blanco uploaded another food review video, this time giving a more favorable review of Filipino food. .....»»
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.....»»
We, the sovereign Filipino people
Approved by the 1986 Constitutional Commission, the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines was presented to former president Corazon C. Aquino and ratified on Feb. 2, 1987 by a plebiscite and proclaimed on Feb. 11, 1987......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
Amid ouster rumors, Migz told: Deliver Cha-cha votes
Administration lawmakers yesterday challenged Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri to fulfill his promise to President Marcos that he can muster the 18 votes needed for economic reforms in the 1987 Constitution......»»
House leaders question Cha-cha survey results
Two House leaders yesterday questioned the latest Pulse Asia survey results which showed that 88 percent of Filipinos are opposed to the amendment of economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution......»»
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......»»
‘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.....»»
Businessmen, more legal experts weigh in on Cha-cha
Foreign business leaders yesterday weighed in on proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution while legal luminaries said they see no need to change the Charter......»»
Pandora’s box
For some time now, there had been talks about the need to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, in particular that pertaining to foreign ownership in public utilities......»»
Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’
“Corruption & poverty are the main reasons why we lag behind economically and politically. These problems are not created by the 1987 Constitution, but by greedy politicians who control power and money for their self-interests." The post Why people’s initiative to amend Philippine Constitution reeks of ‘Marcosian tactics’ appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Vice President Sara bucks Cha-cha moves: Guard the Constitution
Rejecting the people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution is “to guard the Constitution,” Vice President Sara Duterte said yesterday, as she joined the pushback against the move seen as “tainted” by reports of bribery by its proponents......»»
President Marcos to speak before constitutionalists, MOPC on Constitution Day
President Marcos will deliver a policy speech during the commemoration of Constitution Day on Feb. 8 as the debate on whether or not to amend the 1987 Charter rages on......»»
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......»»
‘Senate rules on Cha-cha on the right track’
The Senate rules on amending the 1987 Constitution are “on the right track” and ready even before the sub-committee wraps up its discourse on the Resolution of Both Houses 6 pushing Charter change, a senator said......»»
Senate to prioritize LEDAC bills, not Cha-cha
The Senate would rather prioritize bills listed in the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council than rush the passage of the proposed measure to amend the 1987 Constitution – at least based on the chamber’s agenda and schedule for the last week of session.....»»
Transparency, accountability pivotal in Cha-cha talks, senator assures
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva has underscored the unwavering commitment of the Senate to uphold its word, while placing paramount importance on the principles of transparency and accountability in the ongoing discussions surrounding the amendment of the 1987 Constitution......»»
Self-preservation forces Senate to dance the Cha-cha
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri has changed his tune and has finally agreed to revise the 1987 Constitution......»»