P-Noy's stand on the following issues

WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON THE FOLLOWING:

Charter change/ parliamentary system

GMA has pushed the envelope as far as the Constitution is concerned. Within the first month, we convene a commission to study the need to change the Constitution. If there is a public clamor for it, hopefully act on recommendations in time for the barangay elections.

(on parliamentary system)

No.

Cha-cha mode

Concon with time limit.

Provisions to be revised

Abuses of the executive, have safeguards that are better than what you have now.

Federalism/decentralization

There has to be a middle ground. Empower the LGUs, and have a report card of agreed upon parameters. You perform, you get more resources. You do not, you get sanctions.

(on decentralization)

Good idea.

VFA/ US troops in Mindanao

So long as they are visiting.

RH bill/family planning/contraception

Responsible parenthood is my position.

(on contraception)

Leave it up to the couple.

Freedom of Information Act/Right of Reply

I’m for it.

Divorce.

I don’t want the Las Vegas model, but I realize there are couples who are beyond reconciliation. Legal separation with the ability to get married after they go through a very stringent attempt by the state to reconcile.

Keeping the family intact is one of my goals.

On marriage expiration.

I don’t see who benefits from that.

Gay rights/gay marriage

Gays shouldn’t be discriminated against in terms of occupation and other aspects.

I’m not prepared to support it (gay marriage).

Death penalty.

I used to say it is necessary for recidivists, but after reviewing the judicial system, there is a very big possibility somebody can get convicted because he wasn’t adequately represented.

People power for change.

Siyempre, I advocate that.