Fifty-seven percent of Filipinos expressed their support for the proposed amendments to the Constitution's economic provisions, marking a slight increase from the previous month's figures, as revealed in the Tangere survey conducted from May 21 to 25. Tangere noted a 2 percent increase in...
The consultative session organized by Democracy Watch Philippines in Cagayan de Oro City (Democracy Watch Philippines' Facebook page) The majority of students and community leaders who attended a consultative session in the Bangsamoro...
The Foundation for Economic Freedom (FEF), founded by former finance secretaries, reinforced its stand that amending economic provisions on the 1987 Constitution shall not hinder the fight against corruption. In a statement on Wednesday, April 17, the policy advocay group noted that the removal of...
Citing the recent Pulse Asia survey in which 88 percent of Filipinos said they are opposed to amending the 1987 Constitution, Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon called on lawmakers to explain to the public in laymen’s terms the benefits to be realized through the proposed...
Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Rep. Rodriguez's Facebook) “The right decisions are not always popular.” Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez had this to say as he appealed to the House of Representatives and the Senate to...
Removing the restrictive economic provisions in the Constitution would help alleviate inflation and enhance real wages for Filipino workers, according to a former finance chief. As concerns about workers' compensation and job availability top the list of priorities for Filipinos, former Finance...
Majority of Filipinos are in favor of lifting restrictions on foreign investments and businesses in the Constitution, as this change could result in an increase in high-quality job opportunities, a survey showed. In a recent Pulse Asia survey commissioned by international think tank Stratbase...
Senate is definitely on track in crafting new rules that would allow it to either approve or reject measures to amend the 1987 Constitution. Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva made the assurance on Tuesday, March 26, referring to the Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 that is pending...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr. (Facebook) “There will never be a better time than now.” Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. had this to say as he once again appealed to the Senate to push for the amendment of...
Sen. Cynthia Villar said on Friday, March 1, that the economic provisions being reviewed by the Senate in the bid to amend the 1987 Constitution are "minor" and "unimportant." In an interview, Villar said that after speaking with businessmen, they told her that they are facing problems that are...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) House Deputy Speaker Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez welcomed former President Rodrigo Duterte’s renewed support for amending the Constitution, but insisted that the latter's supporters should follow his lead....
Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) Deputy Secretary General Dr. Romulo Emmanuel Miral Jr. (PPAB) An expert from the House of Representatives research department said the only way the Philippines can attract foreign investments is through...
