The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives urged the public to “resoundingly reject” moves to change the Constitution as it lambasted the Marcos administration and its allies for attempts to amend key provisions set to safeguard the country’s democracy. (From left) Kabataan Party-list...
The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments will begin Thursday, Jan. 26 its formal deliberations on proposed measures for Charter Change (Cha-cha) in the current 19th Congress. Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) The panel is chaired by Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has made a case for Charter Change discussions in the House of Representativesyes, Cha-cha again--this 2023. Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Facebook) “We welcome the decision of the House leadership to put on the fast lane, along...
Proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution is definitely a ‘’no, no’’ during the first year of the 19th Congress that begins July 25. Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB photo) Incoming Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri stressed this following a proposal at the House of...
Returning Senator Jinggoy Estrada said he is opposed to any moves calling to amend the Constitution and pave way for a two five-year terms for the President. Estrada made his position known after Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzeles Jr. filed a resolution reviving the measure that calls for a...
When pressed for his thoughts on the push for Charter Change (Chacha) or constitutional reform early into the 19th Congress, Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos said he would rather leave it to more seasoned lawmakers. Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Contributed photo) Rep....
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not be eligible to the proposed term limits and reelection in the bill filed by Pampanga Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., who sought to reduce the president’s and vice president’s terms to five years, but with one reelection. Pampanga 3rd District Rep....
Self-serving is how ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro described the push for charter change (cha-cha) in the 19th Congress; specifically, the proposed term limit reduction with one allowed re-election. Resolution of Both Houses No. 1–which Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr....
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said he is open to proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution which remain unchanged for 35 years, but any revisions must be made in the best interest of Filipinos. Go also said he believes that “now is the best time” to push for amendments to the Constitution as...
Vice President Leni Robredo said the government system should force public officials to be good at the second round of the Commission on Elections (Comelec)-organized presidential debate on Sunday, April 3. Vice President Leni Robredo attends the second round of the Commission on Elections...
Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., the congressman who pitched giving a Philippine president a maximum of two five-year terms, wants to know if the Palace aspirants in May 2022 favor his proposal. (Photo from Aurelio "Dong" Gonzales Jr.'s Facebook) In a statement Friday,...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday said the Philippines has the right to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine especially since the country is signatory to the United Nations (UN) charter. Partido Reporma and Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo...
