Rappler's latest stories on constitutional amendment
House panel chair to DILG: 'Cha-Cha can wait'
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd District Representative Rufus Rodriguez says lawmakers would rather focus on measures 'that will save lives and the livelihood of our people' during the pandemic
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
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
Framers of 1987 Constitution: Charter change, federalism not the answer
'If we do not trust the process, how can we trust the outcome?' ask some members of the Commission that drafted the 1987 Constitution
No-elections, long transition to federal gov't? 'Kalokohan,' says Nene Pimentel
'Excuse me, but I think that's a lot of kalokohan,' says the former Senate President and framer of the 1987 Constitution
Nene Pimentel rejects abolition of Ombudsman in new Constitution
'Let me emphasize that the good provisions of the Constitution should not be revised!' says the former Senate President
House sub-committee also proposes to clip powers of judiciary
(UPDATED) The proposed amendment takes away the judiciary’s power to determine grave abuse of discretion and jurisdiction by the other branches of government
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'
Abolish OVP? Let the public, not politicians, decide – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says she would respect the decision to abolish her office under federalism only if it were 'the will of the people, not of other politicians'
House Cha-Cha proposals: No more Ombudsman, JBC, OVP
At the same time, a House sub-committee proposes that the Commission on Human Rights be turned into a fiscally-autonomous constitutional commission
House sub-committee wants limited protection for free speech
The House committee on constitutional amendments seeks to amend Article III, Section 4, to provide constitutional protection only for the 'responsible exercise' of free speech
LOOK: House sub-committee submits proposed constitutional amendments
What will the Philippine government look like under federalism? Here's one proposal from the House
Plebiscite for federalism can't happen by May, Drilon says
'From my experience, the moment mag-impeachment court kami, wala kaming ibang matatrabaho,' says Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon
Duterte: Most Filipinos not ready for federal form of gov't
'It does not seem to ring a bell in the Visayas and Mindanao,' says President Rodrigo Duterte, with an uncharacteristic air of resignation
Duterte wants safeguards vs corruption in amended constitution
(UPDATED) If an ideal constitution is crafted, President Rodrigo Duterte says he'll quit the presidency
China Communist Party agrees to amend constitution at key conclave
Analysts speculate that President Xi Jinping's name could be added to the party's constitution, elevating him into the exclusive pantheon of Chinese leaders
At charter amendments hearing, legislators berate CHR for UN reports
'Kapag may problema pinag-uusapan sa loob ng pamilya, hindi kinakalat sa chismosong kapit-bahay,' says a former CA justice
LIVE: House discussion on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution
Watch the hearing live on Rappler
Rewriting for what?
What exactly are we rewriting the Constitution for? We should write for a clear purpose – and not merely because the chance to rewrite is open to us
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
Recto withdraws support for Cha-Cha, opposes federalism
Senate Minority Leader Ralph Recto who wants to limit charter change to economic provisions believes federalism will harm the economy
#AnimatED: Democracy watch in 2017
President Duterte will appoint 25 men and women to propose changes in the Constitution The times call for vigilance
Pichay files ethics complaint vs Barbers after near brawl in House
UPDATED Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers says he had expected the ethics complaint and will file a more meaty counter complaint soon
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
House panel votes: Amend charter through Constituent Assembly
UPDATED The House constitutional amendments will create a report on the resolution to have it approved at the plenary
Poe now 'open' to more amendments to Constitution
The camp of the presidential candidate says she is not open to amending political provisions such as the lifting of the term limits of elected officials
Poe to push for changes in Constitution's economic provisions
If elected Grace Poe says Constitutional amendment will be part of her agenda during her first month in office
Will federalism address PH woes? Pros and cons of making the shift
At least 3 presidential and vice presidential candidates in 2016 are pushing for a change in the Philippine system of government
Rwanda votes yes to allow extra terms for Kagame
The constitutional amendment allows President Kagame to run for a third seven year term in 2017 then at the end of which he will be eligible to run for a further two five year terms
Singapore concedes to FIFA: No more political interference in football appointments
Singapore s decision to comply comes about 5 months since FIFA suspended Indonesia after the Jakarta government sought to oust the country s football association
House adjourns session without charter change vote
Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr says there were not enough numbers to call for a vote
Bishops warn vs boosting foreign ownership of PH firms
We have steered away from the prospect of foreigners enriching themselves by the country s resources and our labor force leaving us none the better
Aquino junks second term: 'It's not a right solution'
President Benigno Aquino III says the continuity of the reforms and gains of his administration can still be enjoyed under a like minded successor
Why can’t the Philippines dance the Cha-cha?
Shrill voices denounce constitutional change but miss the need for it
#AnimatED: Cha-cha: Pag-usapan na lang sa halalan
Tapusin na natin ang paikot ikot na usapan Gawin natin itong usapin sa panahon ng kampanya para sa darating na eleksiyon Magkalabasan na ng tunay na intensiyon
Belmonte to Aquino: Just focus on last 2 years
Just concentrate on doing the most we can during these last two years You have built so much in the first 4 years Belmonte tells the President
Aquino wants Cha-Cha? ‘Give it a rest’ – Palace
Palace Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda says the President is only in the consultation stage regarding charter change
House begins plenary debate on economic cha-cha
A resolution wants to tweak 7 provisions that limit foreign ownership of business Akbayan s Walden Bello questions the wisdom and urgency of the measure
House to prioritize economic over political cha-cha
The House of Representatives cannot seriously consider proposals to allow the president a second term until a measure is filed in Congress the House majority leader says
Palace official: No chacha problem with ‘friendly’ Congress
PLLO chief Manuel Mamba says President Aquino has a very good relationship with the Senate and the House which both support constitutional amendments though limited to economic provisions
Aquino: Justices must disclose wealth, JDF use
The President says justices should make public their statement of assets and how they utilize the court s discretionary fund
Palace: Info from the ground led to Aquino change of heart
The President is considering a second term because while surveys show declining approval of and satisfaction with his performance that is not the picture [the Palace] is seeing
Aquino now open to Charter change, 2nd term
After insisting he is against Charter change he now admits he is open to amending the Constitution – and the lifting of term limits for presidents
Revilla: Palace, allies out to lift term limits
The senator says amending the political provisions of the Constitution will benefit only the current administration who so far has a weak candidate for 2016
House committee OKs charter change
The proposal will now proceed to the next stage where all members of the House can interpellate the proponents and possibly propose amendments to the proposal
