President Marcos is confident despite attempts to link him to the widespread flood control corruption because he knows that when he ordered the investigation, it was to serve the nation and not for personal gain, Malacañang said. "Magiging confident ang isang tao kapag alam niya na ang ginagawa...
President Marcos does not want a Charter change (Cha-cha) or constitutional change, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the idea was floated in the House of Representatives. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi po sa ngayon naaayon or sumasang-ayon para sa isang...
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that House Speaker Martin Romualdez is pushing to amend the Constitution because it’s the only way that he could become president. Vice President Sara Duterte and Speaker Martin Romualdez (Photos from OVP, Speaker's office) In a press briefing at the...
Courtesy of Tangere Market research company Tangere revealed that six out of 10 Filipinos remain supportive of proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, based on a survey conducted from Sept. 18 to 20. The survey results showed that 61.4 percent of Filipinos...
The Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes has formally ended the public hearings on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 which seeks to relax restrictions on foreign ownership in public utilities, higher education and advertising. Sen. Robinhood “Robin”...
Tangere A survey conducted by market research company Tangere revealed that three out of five Filipinos remain supportive of proposals to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Results of the survey, conducted from Aug. 19 to 20, found that 60.9 percent of Filipinos...
The plenary hall of the House of Representatives (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) Ranking members of the House of Representatives asserted their opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment that aims to extend the term of office of...
Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla has renewed his push for amendments to the 1987 Constitution by filing a resolution that seeks to stop the proliferation of political dynasties in the country. Padilla filed Resolution of Both Houses No. 9, where he proposed an amendment to the Charter...
Tangere’s July 2024 Economic Charter Change Survey A survey conducted by Tangere from July 16 to 18 revealed that 60.6 percent of Filipinos support the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Of the 60.6 percent of Filipinos who agree, 25.2 percent “strongly...
Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero said that amending the 1987 Constitution will not be a priority of the Senate. (Screenshot from Senate of the Philippines) In his first speech as Senate President during the opening of the third regular session of the 19th Congress, Escudero mentioned that...
Tangere A public opinion poll conducted by Tangere in June revealed that 60 percent of Filipinos support the proposed amendment to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous month's survey. The poll, conducted from June 19 to 22, shows a...
House Speaker Martin "Mr. Rice" Romualdez (2nd from right) and Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero witness the signing of the "Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act". (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez has finally met with...
