Rappler's latest stories on autonomy
[OPINION] Acting local against COVID-19
With a government that is not exceptionally wise, just, and benevolent, one nationally mandated decision can cause damage to all
Federalism is the spoiler of the Cordillera autonomy party
Thirty-one years after the Cordillera Administrative Region was created, the region has not moved toward autonomy – and the Duterte government’s barnstorming of federalism may derail it once again
Senate dissects Bangsamoro’s fiscal autonomy on last day of session
Minority Leader Franklin Drilon says the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law should be able to stand Supreme Court review, citing the failure of the Memorandum of Agreement on Ancestral Domain, which was declared unconstitutional
[OPINION] Notes of caution on Duterte’s preferred constitutional overhaul
No democratic country with an existing unitary-presidential setup has been crazy enough to make these constitutional overhauls at the same time
Sereno hints at opposition to Charter Change
Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno rallies support for the constitutional bodies facing threats of either abolition or dilution under Cha-Cha proposals
Avengers or Suicide Squad? When Sereno and Morales attend a forum together
The former colleagues on the bench tease each other, but they also send a strong message
CHR's Gascon: Justice will prevail
Commission on Human Rights Chairperson Chito Gascon reiterates that constitutional bodies are not part of a destabilization plot against the government – an accusation the administration and supporters have thrown in the past year
Spain readies to roll back Catalonia's regional autonomy
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy asks parliament's upper house, where his party holds a majority, to 'proceed to the dismissal of the president of the Catalan government, his vice-president and all regional ministers'
Catalan separatists weigh options after Spain raises the stakes
(UPDATED) Catalan parties will meet on Monday, October 23, to discuss their next steps
EU parliament chief "fears" spread of small nations as Italy votes
'That's why nobody in Europe intends to recognize Catalonia,' says European Parliament chief Antonio Tajani
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
'Is federalism a Trojan horse for other agenda?'
Constitutionalist Christian Monsod says President Rodrigo Duterte s rush to amend the Constitution is dangerous demagoguery
Federalism not the only way to empower local governments – experts
As the Philippines mulls shifting to federalism global experts gather in a forum in Makati to share the challenges of federalism in their countries
Federalism? Bangsamoro law first, MILF tells Duterte
The MILF awaits the passage of the Bangsamoro Basic Law Then the prospective Bangsamoro government shall serve as template of a Philippine federal state
Experts meet in Manila for global forum on federalism
The inaugural Global Autonomy Governance and Federalism Forum 2016 on October 19 and 20 features over 30 international experts who will share first hand experiences and programs from 15 countries
Ombudsman questions DBM: Why not allow us to use savings?
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno clarifies that the Office of the Ombudsman may use its savings but it is time bound
Tens of thousands at Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil despite boycott
3rd UPDATE Semi autonomous Hong Kong is the only location on Chinese soil to see a major commemoration to mark the military s brutal crushing of pro democracy protests in central Beijing in 1989
The Leader I Want: Miriam Santiago's to-fix list for 2016
Rappler PHvote s The Leader I Want series looks at Miriam Santiago s stand on key issues that the next president will have to address
Group pushes for 'realistic and doable' Bangsamoro plan
The Institute for Autonomy and Governance calls on the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front to accept the hard reality that a full implementation of the agreement is not possible now
The Leader I Want: Chiz Escudero’s to-fix list for 2016
Rappler PHvote s The Leader I Want series looks at Chiz Escudero s stand on key issues that the next vice president is expected to help the president tackle
The Leader I Want: Mar Roxas’ to-fix list for 2016
Rappler PHvote s The Leader I Want series looks at Mar Roxas stand on key issues that the next president will have to address
The Leader I Want: Jejomar Binay's to-fix list for 2016
Rappler PHvote s The Leader I Want series looks at Jejomar Binay s stand on key issues that the next president will have to address
Marcos reveals Bangsamoro bill provisions to be amended
Civil society groups call on Marcos to re evaluate his position to reject the draft Bangsamoro law
Rodriguez to Marcos: Reconsider proposal to amend ARMM law
The House of Representatives won t finish debates on the Bangsamoro bill before Congress adjourns session
Senate, House set to remove Bangsamoro bill's opt-in clause
The option for outside areas to join the proposed Bangsamoro government is a polarizing provision that only invites opposition says Senate President Drilon
Cardinal to Bongbong: Correct your father’s sins vs Muslims
Cardinal Quevedo says Marcos should not disregard aspirations of the Bangsamoro urging the senator to learn from the mistakes of his father
Amended ARMM law may replace Bangsamoro bill – Marcos
The Moro Islamic Liberation Front is inclined to reject this
Drilon eyes September passage for Bangsamoro bill in Senate
Senate President Franklin Drilon opposes the opt in provision
Palace not losing hope on draft Bangsamoro law
The draft Bangsamoro law is not as bad as how Senate Bongbong Marcos described the Palace spokesperson says
New Senate deadline for Bangsamoro bill: October
This coincides with October s signing of the certificates of candidacy for the 2016 elections
Bangsamoro bill: 7 issues for PH, MILF to resolve
With such a tight deadline will lawmakers manage to legislate a peace deal within the bounds of the Constitution?
Bangsamoro bill reaches House plenary
Compared with the reproductive health law approving the BBL in the House of Representative is proving to be more difficult Gonzales says
Opt-in clause top concern as House plenary tackles BBL
The opt in provision is a deal breaker for many congressmen a House leader says
5 co-authors signed Senate report on BBL unconstitutionality
How has support for the proposed Bangsamoro basic law changed since it was filed at the Senate?
HIGHLIGHTS: House committee votes on Bangsamoro Basic Law
Will the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law pass the committee level?
House panel finishes BBL amendments after marathon vote
After holding a two day hearing the ad hoc committee on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law finished voting on all proposed amendments to the bill The final committee vote on the proposed is set for Wednesday May 20
Aquino allies block Lobregat amendments in Bangsamoro law
Will the committee vote on individual amendments serve as a preview on how the vote will go for the proposed Bangsamoro basic law?
If not BBL, what?
On the Bangsamoro Basic Law it is prudent to take a stand only after knowing all the facts Let us resolve never to open our mouths or rant in social media without doing our homework
House panel set to vote on Bangsamoro bill
What kind of Bangsamoro Basic Law would pass the committee level?
Is it time for plan B for the peace process?
Peace advocates in the past have said there s no plan B in the peace process with the MILF After Mamasapano observers say it s time to talk about alternatives
Should opting out be an option in the BBL?
The perceived strategic advantage of lodging the expanded powers exclusively with a regional bureaucracy needs to be challenged
Framers of Constitution back Bangsamoro autonomous region
Public discussions on the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law must be about people not semantics the surviving members of the 1986 Constitutional Commission say
House panel wants original Bangsamoro draft
Chief Peace Adviser Teresita Deles says President Benigno Aquino III would decide on how to respond to the request
JDF hearings on hold as House scrutinizes budget
Should the jurisdiction over the construction of halls of justice be transferred from the Department of Justice to the Supreme Court?
Constitutional bodies agree on stricter use of savings
Fiscal autonomy has allowed the judiciary and the constitutional offices to be more creative in the use of their funds in the annual budget After DAP they rethink policies on savings
Tiangco: Palace trying to control funds of autonomous bodies
The Navotas congressman says the Palace is being consistent in its attempts – it tried to do this with Supreme Court personnel budget before
Thousands join protest in Aceh for separatist flag
They wave the flag a white crescent and star on a red background during a protest
#MoveBenguet: Reporting for community development
The event highlights lectures on emerging practices in journalism that enhance development communication
What's in Navarre, Spain?
A delegation led by the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Teresita Quintos Deles embarked on a trip to Spain to study the local police mechanisms in Navarre that can serve as a model for the future Bangsamoro police force
Tracing back the Philippine Muslim conflict
Fighting between the government and Muslim rebels in the southern Philippines who have sought autonomy trace back to the 1970s
