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Senate bets oppose removal of term limits, cha-cha for Duterte reelection
Senatorial candidates, however, are divided on the issue of federalism
Senators to walk out if Con-Ass pushed in joint session
The Senate has a game plan should it happen: Senate President Vicente Sotto III will adjourn the session on the part of the chamber, with senators walking out of the hall
[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
Professors, scholars launch signature campaign vs constituent assembly
(UPDATED) With at least 79 signatories as of 7 am of July 14, the manifesto also condemns talks of cancelling the 2019 elections
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
CBCP hits move to let Congress change Constitution
The CBCP voices its fears of a 'creeping dictatorship' in the face of 'self-serving' motives for Charter Change
House, Senate leaders meet to break Cha-Cha impasse
The Congressional leaders agree they will first review the 1987 Constitution before deciding on how to amend it
Bypass Senate? Nene Pimentel tells Alvarez to re-read Constitution
'Basahin niya ulit yung Constitution sapagkat that is not what is envisioned,' former Senate president Nene Pimentel tells House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez who insists they could change the charter without the Senate
Cha-Cha without Senate 'pathetic, ridiculous' – senators
House Speaker Pantaleon Alavarez is insisting that the House of Representatives can push through with amending the Charter even without the Senate's participation
Malacañang: Senate, House must reach 'consensus' on joint voting impasse
The Palace position comes days after House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez said the lower chamber will convene itself into a Constituent Assembly even without senators
Alvarez slams Constitution framers: Why blame us for your mistake?
'Yan ang problema sa kanila. Hindi nila gagawin ang trabaho nila ng maayos ang yet magclaclaim sila na this is the best Constitution in the world,' says the House Speaker
Pimentel says House should wait for Senate concurrence on Con-Ass
This comes after the House transmits to the Senate its concurrent resolution no. 9 calling for Congress to constitute a constituent assembly
Alvarez: 'Con-Ass' not in Charter, no need for Senate OK
House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez: 'Sinabi ko na na walang Con-Ass eh, bakit niyo pinipilit na may Con-Ass'
Constitution 'not a poem' you can put meaning into – Alvarez
Amid moves toward Charter Change, Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says laws must be interpreted in simple terms
Drilon counters Alvarez: Con-Ass dead without Senate
'Walang patutunguhan iyan kundi sementeryo,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
'Majority of voters illiterate,' need education on Cha-Cha – Panelo
It's crucial for Filipino voters to be educated on Charter change since they have the final say on proposals to amend the 1987 Constitution, says Chief Presidential Counsel Salvador Panelo
Con-Ass railroaded? ‘Unfair, unfounded’ – Fariñas
The House Majority Leader says more than enough time was given for members of the House to deliberate on the proposal
Robredo favors Con-Con over Constituent Assembly to amend charter
Vice President Leni Robredo reasons forming a Constituent Assembly will divide lawmakers' attention between proposing amendments and passing legislation
‘Con-Ass without Senate won’t pass legal, constitutional, logical test’
Tony La Viña: 'The only way a Constituent Assembly can be convened is if there is a joint resolution by both Houses'
Con-Ass pushing through with or without Senate – Alvarez
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez insists on his interpretation of the Constitution, even if it differs from that of his colleagues in the Senate and the framers of the 1987 Charter
Despite unanimous Senate 'no,' Alvarez insists on joint voting for Cha-Cha
'We are representatives of the people. We are the nearest link to the people, so why should senators' vote have more weight than a congressman?' says House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez
Lacson praises 'elevated level of discourse' at Senate Cha-Cha hearing
'I can’t help but say, I’m proud to be a member of this Senate,' says the senator
Senate mulls expulsion of members who will attend House-led Constituent Assembly
Senators votes unanimously to demand that a joint assembly with the House to revise the Constitution allows separate voting by the two chambers
Opposition hits House 'railroading' constituent assembly resolution
The chairperson of the House committee on constitutional amendments says, 'Mapaki-usapan natin ang ating mga kasama dito na hindi na sana nila mag interpellate, maka-save tayo ng time'
House OKs 'expeditious' constituent assembly to revise Constitution
The House plenary approves the concurrent resolution on 2nd reading, saying it is 'deemed the most expeditious, open, and least costly among the options' in the Constitution
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Lacson files Senate resolution to form constituent assembly
Senator Panfilo Lacson also calls for the Senate and the House of Representatives voting separately on Charter Change
FULL TEXT: Archbishop Villegas' guide on charter change
What ethical norms must govern changing the Constitution?
Who should draft new charter? Not Congress, Villegas says
Archbishop Socrates Villegas also slams proposals to extend the terms of government leaders as the Philippines shifts to a federal form of government
Joint voting on Cha-Cha? Senate's problems, plans against it
If the Senate's vote is needed on ordinary bills, why not on the crucial task of amending the 1987 Constitution?
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Senate minority bloc eyes questioning Cha-Cha vote before SC
'We are open to it. Ultimately it will have to be decided by the Supreme Court,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon, as he insists Congress should vote separately in a Constituent Assembly
Alvarez open to cancellation of 2019 polls during transition to federalism
It's going to be a quick push for federalism as Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez expects the Constituent Assembly to convene by January 2018 and a plebiscite to be held by May the same year
Maduro says governors 'must submit' to new legislative body
All of the governors who will be elected must submit to the Constituent Assembly or else they will be immediately dismissed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says in a speech
Venezuela will hold referendum on new constitution – assembly
From next week we will write the chapters of the new constitution says Delcy Rodriguez leader of the Constituent Assembly
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Congress eyes charter change working group, won’t wait for Con-Com
House Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas says the technical working group will recommend amendments to the Constitution to pave the way for federalism
Regions should retain taxes paid by big firms – CAR, ARMM execs
Cordillera and Muslim Mindanao officials tell congressmen the regions can t attain fiscal autonomy because firms that exploit their resources pay taxes in Manila
17th Congress to convene as Con-Ass by 2018, says Alvarez
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says the Senate and the House will convene as a Constituent Assembly next year with or without the constitutional committee created by the President
Decentralization, not federalism, key to PH progress – constitutionalists
If the development of the regions can be achieved by decentralization why still make them independent states and divide the country as a result? asks former Supreme Court Justice Vicente Mendoza
Federalism's implications on our legal and judicial systems
The emergence of separate and distinct legal and judicial systems within the country need not necessarily divide Filipinos but it bears to recognize that such a threat does exist and it should at least cause one to think though the consequences of shifting to a federalist system
Senate panel to tackle charter change proposals next week
The Senate committee on constitutional amendments and revision of codes will hold its first hearing on December 8 says Senate President Pro Tempore Franklin Drilon
6 bills passed on final reading as House adjourns session
Majority Leader Rodolfo Fariñas commends his colleagues for a truly productive session The House of Representatives resumes session on November 7
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Speaker Alvarez on lawmakers' fight: It's embarrassing
Despite the near brawl during a committee hearing House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez says they will continue to push for Congress to be convened as a Constituent Assembly to initiate the shift to federalism
Alvarez submits draft Con-Com EO to Malacañang
Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez is hoping that President Rodrigo Duterte will issue the EO in September so the Constitutional Commission may begin working by October
No allocation for charter change in 2017 budget
Senator Franklin Drilon says the non inclusion of appropriation for charter change is not surprising since the Duterte administration prefers a Constituent Assembly
Gloria Arroyo: 'Strategic direction' is to fully support Duterte
Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Arroyo says she supports the legislative agenda of President Rodrigo Duterte including the reimposition of the death penalty which was abolished during her presidency
Con-Com EO for federalism being drafted – Alvarez
Senate President Pimentel supports the formation of a Constitutional Commission saying it would help Congress save time as it focuses on other legislation
