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                    [Summary] => Converting Congress into a constituent assembly (con-ass) remains the best, fastest and inexpensive option for Charter change (Cha-cha), Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said yesterday.


He said unlike the people’s initiative mode, there is no constitutional or legal question that opponents of Cha-cha can raise against the Senate and the House convening as a con-ass to propose Charter amendments.


He said many sectors, including senators, who see the need for amendments are beginning to realize that a con-ass is the best Cha-cha mode.


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He said unlike the people’s initiative mode, there is no constitutional or legal question that opponents of Cha-cha can raise against the Senate and the House convening as a con-ass to propose Charter amendments.


He said many sectors, including senators, who see the need for amendments are beginning to realize that a con-ass is the best Cha-cha mode.


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Constituent assembly is best Cha-cha option — Barbers

By Jess Diaz | May 8, 2006 - 12:00am

Converting Congress into a constituent assembly (con-ass) remains the best, fastest and inexpensive option for Charter change (Cha-cha), Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers said yesterday. He said unlike the...

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