Rappler's latest stories on 1987 constitution
Framers: ABS-CBN shutdown order defies 1987 Constitution
The closure comes 'at the worst of times' as the nation battles the coronavirus pandemic
Business groups in favor of easing restrictions on foreign investments
But ex-Ateneo School of Government dean Tony La Viña argues that lifting these constitutional restrictions would be 'very, very dangerous'
Thoughts about charter change
What I learned from following the initiative for decades
'Thoughtless, senseless' to insist on mandate protecting PH waters – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte also dares critics to impeach him: 'Kulungin ko silang lahat'
[OPINION] Diagnosing pathologies in the 1987 Constitution
Essentially, the Constitution has established a schizophrenic state which is once again a sad reality that clearly yearns for remedial action
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] A grand swindle
The road to federalism thus littered with all-too-familiar malignant obstructions, why take that road at all? Why, indeed, when a far less risky and costly alternative is available, an alternative built into an existing law that already devolves power to the local governments?
Majority of Filipinos reject shift to federalism now – Pulse Asia
Only two out of 10 Filipinos support moves to change the 1987 Constitution at this time, according to a June survey conducted by Pulse Asia
[OPINION] Why I am against Con-Ass – and why you should be, too
The Constituent Assembly or Con-Ass is the least democratic and participatory among the modes of changing the charter provided in the 1987 Constitution
[OPINION] The bad economics of Duterte’s draft constitution
It appears that not much thought was given to the provinces' readiness for federalism, nor to federalism’s ultimate impact on regional growth and development
Con-Com wants to strip Congress of sole power to impeach
In the federal constitution it is proposing, the Consultative Committee wants Congress and the judiciary to share the power to impeach officials
CHR: Granting of quo warranto petition vs Sereno 'erodes rule of law'
The Commission on Human Rights says it is in 'disbelief' over the decision of the Supreme Court to oust Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
[OPINION] A chance at deepening Filipino constitutionalism
The palpable disconnect between majority of Filipinos and the national charter is a huge problem and must be addressed directly and comprehensively
Senators want info drive amid public sentiments vs cha-cha, federalism
Opposition senators say the government should listen to Filipinos' voices and instead focus on solving gut issues
Alvarez says gov't must work harder to educate Filipinos on charter change
In response to a Pulse Asia survey, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez calls for an intensified information campaign to sway Filipinos who are against amending the 1987 Constitution
Con-Com proposes 'indissoluble' federal republic in preamble to amended charter
The preamble finalized by the Consultative Committee rules out secession by any region or entity, says Con-Com Chairman Reynato Puno
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 2, 2018
Hello! Here's a roundup of news you need to know this Wednesday.
Con-Com's proposed charter firms up West PH Sea stance, Sabah claim
The Consultative Committee's proposed Article 1 confers 'constitutional status' on the Hague ruling and introduces the concept of 'sovereign rights' to the constitution
Con-Com votes to make CHR a constitutional commission in new charter
This is meant to give the Commission on Human Rights more fiscal autonomy and strengthen its investigative powers in the constitution that will be proposed to President Rodrigo Duterte
Con-Com eyes reelection for president, mandatory Cabinet post for VP
The Consultative Committee is also 'more or less agreed' on regional voting for senators and a 4-year term for president, vice president, and lawmakers
Duterte wants charter change to ‘avoid accountability’ for EJKs – analyst
(UPDATED) UP political scientist Gene Lacza Pilapil says there are 3 ways for President Duterte to be protected from prosecution after his term under the 1987 Constitution ends in 2022
Rappler Talk: Is the Philippines ready for federalism?
Is federalism fundamentally problematic for the Philippines, or is it simply not the right time?
Negros bishops tell Duterte: Don't rush federalism
The bishops of Negros Island insist 'that the voice of the people and not that of self-serving politicians be reflected in any constitutional change'
Con-Com finalizes wording of anti-dynasty provision
The vote of the Consultative Committee is a step toward regulating political dynasties but will Congress, full of scions of such dynasties, adopt the body's recommendation?
Additional P44B to P72B needed for federalism shift – gov't think tank
The Philippine Institute for Development Studies' estimate is conservative, as it assumes that the existing bureaucracy will not require any additional costs
New charter should ban Duterte reelection 'to protect democracy'
A UP professor doubts President Rodrigo Duterte's vow not to extend his term, saying it is like his 'campaign promise to ride a jet ski to the Spratlys'
Why PNP's new subpoena powers threaten our rights
'It is so unfair and unjust. Marcosian ito, at bumabalik na tayo,' says human rights lawyer Edre Olalia
Con-Com considers electing president-VP as a team
The Consultative Committee members who want this provision say it would lead to less conflict and more collaborative governance
Con-Com leaning toward regulating political dynasties in proposed charter
The group reaches a tentative agreement to include a provision regulating political dynasties in the constitution it will propose to President Rodrigo Duterte
Quo warranto proceedings vs Sereno unconstitutional, says Robredo
The lawyer-turned-Vice President points out that the Constitution is clear in stipulating that a chief justice may only be removed from office through impeachment
Con-Com to visit provinces for consultations from April to June
The feedback will be treated as additional input to the new constitution which will be proposed to President Rodrigo Duterte and Congress in July
More 'dangers' if federalism pursued before anti-dynasty law, says Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says the absence of an anti-dynasty law under a federal system may lead to the emergence of 'fiefdoms' nationwide
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Duterte's Con-Com picks presidential-federal form of gov’t
However, the power of the consultative committee, which is under President Rodrigo Duterte, is what the name states – consultative
Cha-Cha timeline? Discuss Con-Ass voting first, says Pangilinan
There’s a pricklier issue that’s yet to be resolved: should the Senate and House vote jointly or separately in approving proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution?
[OPINYON] Ordinaryong mamamayan, di politiko, dapat bumuo ng Konstitusyon
Ang pagbabago ng Saligang Batas ay isang prosesong rebolusyonaryo na dapat mawala sa kamay ng elite at mga propesyonal na politiko, at dapat mapunta sa kamay ng mamamayan
Watchdogs slam proposed Charter Change as 'anti-poor'
A new coalition of watchdogs says the proposed shift to federalism would only empower political dynasties
Lagman on Garcia order: Congress can't be 'refuge' from Ombudsman sanctions
The lawmaker from Albay also questions two provisions in the Ombudsman Act, one of which has already been struck down by the Supreme Court
CHED to tap SUCs for forums on federalism, charter change
CHED OIC Prospero de Vera III says the initiative would allow the government to tap experts from every region to talk about the possible effects of amending the Constitution
DILG opens federalism campaign office
The Center for Federalism and Constitutional Reform, headed by Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya, hopes to put a system to the government's information campaign at the village level
Duterte says he won't interfere with Con-Com work
The Philippine President, a federalism advocate, says he is 'not ready to inject anything' into the Consultative Committee's proposal on Charter Change
Consultative Committee aims to give Cha-Cha report by Duterte's SONA
(UPDATED) The committee plans to meet 5 days a week until July to study possible changes to the 1987 Constitution
Nene Pimentel: Con-Com meetings should be open to media
'There should be no secret deliberations,' says former Senate President Aquilino Pimentel Jr after attending the Consultative Committee's first ever meeting
Basagan ng Trip with Leloy Claudio: Constitution 101 with Florin Hilbay
What are the strengths and weaknesses of the 1987 Constitution and what historic event shaped it?
A comparison of Cha-Cha proposals: From federalism to foreign equity
Here are some of the topics among the proposed changes to the 1987 Constitution
Changing the Constitution: What are being proposed so far
We track the proposed revisions to the 1987 Constitution, based on draft constitutions and proposed changes by the House of Representatives
1987 Constitution protects freedoms suppressed under Martial Law – Robredo
On Constitution Day, the Vice President says the Charter embodies the Filipino's 'collective dream' of a society where wealth and power are for the greater good
Charter Change timetable: Plebiscite in 2018 or May 2019, says Pimentel
Senate and PDP Laban president Aquilino Pimentel III says the plebiscite does not necessarily have to piggyback on the 2018 barangay or the 2019 mid-term polls
Congress, not Constitution, is the problem – Monsod
'The problem is not the Constitution but the legislators who slept on the job for 30 years to fully implement it,' says Christian Monsod, one of the framers of the 1987 Constitution
New constitution must directly ban political dynasties – former SC justice
However, UP political scientist Clarita Carlos says banning political dynasties goes against the citizens' constitutionally provided power to vote
Malaysia slams bid to make Sabah the 13th PH state
Malaysia warns that this proposal, bared by former Senate president Aquilino Pimentel Jr, can harm ties between Manila and Kuala Lumpur
