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Ex-Pres Duterte: “Absolutely nothing wrong with 1987 Constitution” 

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 10 January) –   Former President Rodrigo Duterte sees no reason why the 1987 Constitution should be changed because “we have a good Constitution. I find it in perfect condition. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it,” he said. He told reporters on Saturday night that he is not for amending the Constitution […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 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

Caritas Philippines hits Charter change initiative; says Constitution ‘not a political football’

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 January) – The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines has expressed its opposition to moves to amend the 1987 Constitution and urged instead the government to “focus on strengthening basic social services, combating corruption, and implementing programs that address the plight of the poor.” In […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition

Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Live updates: The funeral of Alexey Navalny, Russian opposition figure – The Daily Guardia

The CNN Films documentary “Navalny,” released in 2022, delves deep into the harrowing story of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny’s poisoning and the subsequent fallout......»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Opposition bares some Senate bets for 2025 elections

Liberal Party spokesperson Leila de Lima says that the party will try to convince former vice president Leni Robredo to join the opposition's senatorial ticket.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Putin Critic Alexei Navalnys Partner Emerges from the Shadows

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has made a heartfelt plea for action from Russia’s opposition in the wake of.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Russian activist and Putin critic Alexei Navalnys demise inside prison – The Daily Guardian

Title: Russian Opposition Leader Alexei Navalny Dies in Jail, Fueling Controversy and Political Turmoil Byline: [Author’s Name] Date: [Date] Word Count: 350 Russian opposition leader.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsFeb 16th, 2024

Dutertes not credible opposition vs cha-cha, says Davao progressives

Progressive groups who have long battled moves by elected officials for charter change said this Sunday’s protest against cha-cha led by Duterte supporters in Davao does not make the Dutertes stand as a credible opposition......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

One nation, one Constitution

Possibly the best Constitution Day ever was celebrated on Feb. 8, 2024, jointly by the Philippine Constitution Association (Philconsa) and Manila Overseas Press Club, at Makati Shangri-la Hotel......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 12th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

SMC scraps plans to build P100 billion Pasig River tollway

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. will no longer pursue its plan to build a toll road on the Pasig River, succumbing to pressure from opposition groups......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 18th, 2024

Producers buck plan to allow more sugar imports

The Sugar Council, composed of three sugarcane producers’ federations in the country, has expressed its vehement opposition to the proposal of the Sugar Regulatory Administration o address low millgate prices of sugar, by “allowing traders to import even more sugar.”.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 6th, 2024

Prayer rally vs people s initiative set in Davao

Over 50,000 people from around the country are expected to join “One Nation, One Opposition,” a multi-sectoral prayer rally set on Sunday in Davao City to protest the use of government programs and public funds to mislead voters into signing documents intended to support amendments to the Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Pro-Duterte’s project 50,000 to attend rally opposing cha-cha

The Dutertes’ bailiwick Davao City will be the site of a prayer rally on January 28 Sunday expecting to draw 50,000 in opposition to the signature campaign for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution......»»

Category: newsSource:  davaotodayRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

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......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 20th, 2024

NSC rejects NTF-ELCAC abolition

The National Security Council yesterday rejected calls for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict, saying the calls are unfounded......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Marcos Jr. rejects traffic circular raising parking fines to P4K

A proposal to increase illegal parking fines in Metro Manila to P4,000 from P1,000 has been thumbed down by President Marcos......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 24th, 2024

Beijing denies its South China Sea deal with former Philippine leader Duterte was a secret

China rejects Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jnrs claims that its gentlemans agreement with his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte was a secret and urges Manila to stick to its commitments on the disputed Second Thomas Shoal......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 21st, 2024