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"We can do it if we really believe that amending our Constitution could propel us to a higher growth path," he told reporters. "We should not be stuck with the present system, which has failed us." 


At Malacañang, President Arroyo is leaving to Congress the decision whether to amend or change the Constitution via a constitutional convention or a constituent assembly.


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Sen. Edgardo Angara, chairman of the Senate committee on constitutional amendments and electoral reforms, said yesterday Congress would most likely adopt Consa as the method for effecting constitutional reforms.


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"The deadlock can be resolved only by a thorough dialogue between senators and congressmen," he said.


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Angara: Congress still has time for Charter change

By Jose Rodel Clapano | July 14, 2003 - 12:00am

Sen. Edgardo Angara said yesterday there was still time for Charter change even if the elections are just 10 months away. "We can do it if we really believe that amending our Constitution could propel us to...

Headlines

Angara: Constituent assembly preferred in Cha-cha

By Jess Diaz | May 4, 2003 - 12:00am

Convening Congress into a constituent assembly (Consa) to propose constitutional amendments is looming as the preferred mode for Cha-cha (Charter change). Sen. Edgardo Angara, chairman of the Senate committee on...

Headlines

Magsaysay urges talks on Cha-cha

April 22, 2003 - 12:00am

The Senate and the House of Representatives should hold a dialogue to break their deadlock on Cha-cha (Charter change), Sen. Ramon Magsaysay Jr. said yesterday. "The deadlock can be resolved only by a thorough...

Headlines

A parliament for us in 2003?

By Boo Chanco | November 27, 2002 - 12:00am

I have thought it over and I have changed my mind about a constitutional change. I have previously taken the position that we have better things to do than tinker with the Constitution. I have now come to the conclusion...

Business