Vested interests and charter change
Lawmakers may have their own personal reasons for pushing charter change but there is a common denominator — they want to hold on to power and stay forever in their positions.
Revived cha-cha bill to make Duterte a ‘dictator,’ Colmenares warns
Former Bayan Muna representative Neri Colmenares on Saturday warned against the revived congressional resolution calling for charter change to shift to a federal system of government, claiming it would give President Rodrigo Duterte vast powers during a transition period.
Duterte on federalism: ‘I’m out of it’
Proponents of federalism should talk among themselves and present a ‘complete package,’ instead of debating publicly or complaining about specific provisions, President Duterte said.
Duterte: Change the Constitution ASAP
‘We have to change the Constitution…whether federal or not,’ President Duterte said during oath-taking ceremonies for newly appointed officials in Malacañan Palace.
