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Pia becomes 1st woman to head Senate Blue Ribbon

Sen. Pia Cayetano has been elected as chair of the Senate Blue Ribbon committee, becoming the first woman to head the panel in Senate history......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

Romualdez: Zubiri can get needed votes for Cha-cha resolution

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri can muster enough votes to approve Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 that aims to amend restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution, Speaker Martin Romualdez said yesterday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

DOH, DOLE deny any hand in Cha-cha signature drive

MANILA, Philippines —  Representatives of the Department of Health (DOH) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) denied that their agencies are involved in the controversial signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution. The clarification came after Senator Imee Marcos brought up, during the Senate’s Tuesday hearing, that DOH’s Medical Assistance for Indigent Patients.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Brgy officials tag PBA party-list staff of “deception” in Cha-cha initiative

Barangay officials in Davao City testified in a Senate inquiry here on Friday, February 2, that workers of the Davao-based Puwersa ng Bayaning Arleta (PBA) conducted the signature campaign for charter change through deceptive means such as promising cash-aid......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Marcos consulting legal luminaries on economic Cha-cha

Amid the ongoing feud between the House of Representatives and the Senate over the people’s initiative, President Marcos yesterday disclosed that he is consulting legal luminaries and Constitution experts on the most acceptable way to amend the economic provisions of the Charter......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 31st, 2024

Senate Cha-cha proponents: No political changes

Joining the fray to have the Charter changed, several senators have vowed to focus on its economic provisions and to steer clear of politics to ensure their initiative will have better chances of getting approved......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 17th, 2024

Lagman says ‘war’ on 1987 Constitution underway after Senate changes tune on Cha-cha

Both chambers of Congress’ newfound unity in pushing to liberalize the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution is tantamount to declaring a “war” on the Charter, an opposition lawmaker said......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 16th, 2024

[WATCH] Zubiri changes tune, dances to Cha-Cha

(1st UPDATE) The latest push for charter change gains ground as Senate President Migz Zubiri files the chamber's own proposal to amend the constitution.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024

Senators won’t go along with Cha-cha

The Senate would most likely not support the effort of the House of Representatives to have the 1987 Constitution amended, with many congressmen insisting that Congress would vote jointly and not separately......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Interview: ISU chief hails next generation stars rising at Gangwon 2024

GANGNEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- The next generation stars in ice skating are rising at the 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympic Games, chief of the global skating governing body has said. "Next-generation stars can compete [at a] global level. Just like many other sports, this is an event where we get to see the rising stars, the next generation stars," Kim Jae-youl, president of the International Skati.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

SMC to start Bulacan airport development in 2025

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. (SMC) targets to start airport development works at its P740-billion international gateway project in Bulacan next year......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Marcos Jr’s Cha-cha: A Threat to Filipino Migrants and the Motherland

In a world fraught with uncertainty, where the allure of overseas employment often masks the harsh realities of exploitation and separation, Migrante Europe's stance against Marcos Jr's cha-cha serves as a beacon of hope......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsApr 18th, 2024

PI not a done deal yet

“The trigger point to start it (Cha-cha) all is for PIRMA to file to Comelec a formal petition for PI,” Garcia pointed out......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Federalism advocate favors Con-Con as mode for Cha-Cha

ZAMBOANGA CITY (MindaNews / 20 January) — Changing the Constitution through a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) composed of individuals who are not incumbent members of Congress will ensure the people’s involvement right from the start and the primacy of the nation’s development, not personal interests, in the minds of the delegates, an advocate of federalism said […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

Bangsamoro Parliament wants ‘Cha-Cha’ to strengthen BARMM

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 21 February)—The Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) Parliament has approved a resolution Wednesday supporting a charter change proposal aimed at strengthening the autonomous region by enshrining its powers in the next constitution “and not merely a subject of legislative act.” Before the BTA Parliament’s passing of Resolution No. 521 (Expressing the Sense […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 10th, 2024

PH, France to start VFA talks in May

The Philippines and France might start talking formally next month about a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). This agreement would let their militaries do joint exercises in the Philippines. Ambassador Marie Fontanel, the top French diplomat in Manila, said at a briefing on Thursday that they’re currently drafting the agreement and getting ready for negotiations, possibly.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 27th, 2024

Pia Cayetano is first woman to lead Senate blue ribbon committee in Senate’s 106-year history

Senator Pia Cayetano replaces Senator Francis Tolentino, who resigned from his position to prepare for his reelection bid in 2025.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024