Posts tagged "Charter change"
MANILA, Philippines – Former President Fidel Ramos on Thursday challenged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to make “a clear and positive declaration" on her political intentions in 2010.
The President has been mum about rumors that she would seek a congressional seat next year, but her critics believe that the House run option is connected to Charter change.
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MANILA, Philippines – Senators shelved yesterday their plan for federalism to prevent President Arroyo’s House allies from using it in their bid to change the Charter and extend their stay in office.
The Senate’s federalism proposal was contained in Joint Resolution 10, which sought the convening of a constituent assembly to revise the Charter to allow the establishment of a federal form of government. Most
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MANILA, Philippines – Chief Justice Reynato Puno on Friday warned that the country’s “social volcano" is on the verge of eruption, and called for Filipinos to heal the wounds that divide the nation.
Puno made no mention of what those wounds were, but the Supreme Court will likely be a deciding factor in diffusing tensions caused by the burgeoning political crisis that has gripped the nation.
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MANILA – All is set for nationwide protests on Wednesday to oppose the latest attempt to change the 1987 Constitution through a constituent assembly (Con-ass) as approved by the House of Representatives last week.
In the national capital region, various church groups closed ranks to fight Con-ass. Together with at least seven senators and civil society groups, they are expected to mobilize thousands of citiz
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MANILA, Philippines – Amid threats of massive protest actions, congressmen-allies of President Arroyo are bent on pursuing Charter change (Cha-cha) via a Senate-less constituent assembly (con-ass).
Congressmen, led by Speaker Prospero Nograles, also shrugged off the warning made by Economic Planning Secretary Ralph Recto of possible economic disaster if Cha-cha initiatives continue.
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MANILA – More critics have come out against the approval by the House of Representatives of Charter change via a Constituent assembly, with constitutional law expert Fr. Joaquin Bernas S.J. warning that it could lead to a "gang rape" of the Constitution, and rebel soldier Brig. Gen. Daniel Lim calling on the military to oppose an alleged attempt by President Arroyo to hold on to power beyond 2010.
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MANILA, Philippines – The Senate-less constituent assembly (con-ass) envisioned by President Arroyo’s congressmen-allies could extend her term of office, which expires on June 30, 2010, a month after the election of her successor in May.
This is according to Cavite Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr., one of four sponsors of Resolution 1109, which advocates Charter change (Cha-cha) via con-ass even without the involvemen
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MANILA, Philippines – The marching orders allegedly came from President Arroyo herself, and she left for abroad without her usual congressional traveling companions to make sure there would be enough votes.
Yesterday, her congressman-allies complied, voting to approve Resolution 1109, which calls on “members of Congress” to convene as a “constituent assembly” or con-ass to propose amendments to the
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MANILA, Philippines- After admitting defeat at the plenary of the House of Representatives, opponents of Charter change (Cha-cha) via constituent assembly vowed Wednesday to continue the fight at the Supreme Court and in "other" venues.
House minority leader and San Juan City Rep. Ronaldo Zamora said they would seek to get the public involved by making them aware of the issue.
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With three session days left, the House of Representatives is set to deliberate on pending Charter change (Cha-cha) resolutions, and to possibly put these to a vote this week.
House Speaker Prospero Nograles on Friday said that aside from the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) extension and right of reply bills, he will have the Cha-cha measures–House resolutions 737 and 1109–debated at the
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Kim Chiu:
Kimberly Sue Yap Chiu (born April 19, 1990), better known as simply Kim Chiu, is a Filipina actress. Chiu was the first winner of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Ed...
Antonio Fuentes Trillanes IV: Former Navy Lieutenant Senior Grade Antonio Trillanes IV, 36, an elected senator, led a march for withdrawal of support call against President Gloria Macapagal-...
