#Cha-cha
Slightly more Filipinos back Cha-cha, survey shows
Tangere's April 2024 survey results revealed that 54 percent of Filipinos support Charter change (Cha-cha), up from 52 percent in March 2024.
Zubiri's remarks not a death knell for economic Cha-cha, says ranking congressman
"It’s still possible."
Ex-DOF chief: Economic charter revision to safeguard reforms
Removing the foreign investment restrictions in the 1987 Constitution will prevent future judicial and regulatory challenges and will reduce uncertainty among multinational companies, a former finance secretary said.
Padilla open to political, economic Cha-cha through Concon
Sen. Robinhood Padilla said on Thursday, April 25 that he is open to pushing a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) in his attempt to amend economic and political provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
BARMM youth leaders back economic Cha-cha
DAVAO CITY – Youth leaders across different grassroots communities of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) are in favor of amending the Charter's economic provisions.
Survey: Cybersecurity ‘critical priority’ for most Filipinos; Cha-cha considered one of ‘least important’ issues
Eighty-seven percent of Filipinos consider improving cybersecurity and data privacy as a “critical priority,” especially after recent government data breaches, based on the Publicus Asia survey results released on Tuesday, April 2.
Prioritize support system for HEIs not Cha-cha — DLSU
The De La Salle University (DLSU) encouraged the government to prioritize addressing the actual problems faced by local higher education institutions (HEIs) instead of focusing on constitutional amendments.
Imee on Comelec's simultaneous Cha-cha plebiscite, 2025 polls stand: 'Nalito ako sa kanila'
Sen. Imee Marcos is baffled by the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) recent change of heart after its pronouncement that it is in favor of the idea of conducting the Charter-change plebiscite during the 2025 midterm elections.
Cha-cha plebiscite during 2025 polls? 'That's the direction'—Angara
For Sen. Sonny Angara, the current moves in amending the 1987 Constitution is gearing towards holding the Charter change (Cha-cha) plebiscite alongside the May 2025 midterm elections.
Marcos in talks with Congress over constitutional reforms
President Marcos said Tuesday, Feb. 20, that he is "quietly" holding consultations with both houses of the Congress regarding the change in the Constitution.
Economist: Infrastructure, education issues, alongside Constitution, deter investors
An economist stated that aside from the economic restrictions imposed by the Constitution, issues in education and infrastructure also deter foreign investors from entering the country.
DOF backs Constitutional amendments allowing foreign ownership in media, education
The Department of Finance (DOF) has thrown its support behind the proposed Constitutional amendments that aim to enable foreign ownership in the country's mass media, education, and advertising sectors.
FPRRD warns Marcos of removal from office just like FM
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte warned President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. might face removal from office, similar to his late father, former President Ferdinand Marcos Sr., if his administration pushes forward with the People’s Initiative to amend the Constitution.
Cha-cha not an urgent nat’l concern for Filipinos — OCTA survey
Based on the results of OCTA's December 2023 "Tugon ng Masa" survey released on Monday, Jan. 22, only 1 percent of adult Filipinos believe Cha-cha is an urgent issue that the government must address.
Rep. Duterte junks PI for Cha-cha
DAVAO CITY – Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte here has disagreed with the People’s Initiative for constitutional amendments.
This solon is 'appalled' by the Senate's anti-Cha-cha stance
"The Senate President is dead wrong on his stand that laws (statutes) can amend the Constitution."
Romualdez lays out 2024 Cha-cha plan in House plenary
"Gagawin nating lahat para buksan ang ating ekonomiya sa pubunan."
Can People's Initiative get Cha-cha going? Gonzales says there's a chance
"Hindi naman sa amin mangagaling yan (PI), sa taong bayan yan."
Gonzales: Rekindling of Cha-cha not meant to accommodate prime minister-wannabe
"Wala kaming pinag-uusapang prime minister."
House 'thinking of a new mode' for Cha-cha, says Gonzales
"So papaano ka magtatrabaho kung Bagong Pilipinas kung luma ‘yong ating Konstitusyon."
Cha-cha 'running out of time', says Rodriguez
The ball is already in the court of the Senate as far as Cha-cha is concerned.
Speaker’s high survey ratings reflect public backing of Cha-cha, says House leader
"There is sizable public backing for our initiative that is focused on changing the language of the economic provisions."
Here's how Cong Rufus plans to raise Cha-cha 'awareness' among Pinoys
It was last February when the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments launched a series of provincial public consultations on Cha-cha.