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Why we need federalism

By Bobit Avila | December 6, 2018 - 12:00am

The House of Representatives approved on second reading Tuesday a proposal to shift to a federal government.

Freeman Opinion

Draft federal charter 'irrepealable,' ex-Bayan Muna solon warns

By Audrey Morallo | July 20, 2018 - 6:17pm

The proposed federal government Constitution drafted by President Rodrigo Duterte's consultative committee is "irrepealable,"...

Headlines

Davide: Duterte can run as transition government head under draft charter

By Audrey Morallo | July 18, 2018 - 7:44pm

President Rodrigo Duterte is not barred from running as the head of the transition government under the proposed federal constitution,...

Headlines

Duterte: I won't resign to make 'incompetent' Robredo president

By Audrey Morallo | July 10, 2018 - 8:41pm

Vice President Leni Robredo is "incompetent" and incapable of leading a country such as the Philippines, President Rodrigo...

Headlines

Duterte wants Concom to cut his term

By Alexis Romero | July 10, 2018 - 12:00am

After repeatedly promising not to seek reelection after 2022, President Duterte is now considering stepping down midway or...

Headlines

Duterte wants to relinquish role to head federal gov't transition to prove he has no agenda

July 9, 2018 - 8:04pm

"Before, the president said he was ready to serve as transition leader until 2022 but he announced earlier today that he wanted...

Headlines

Duterte to ask Congress to bar him from seeking elective post under new charter

By Audrey Morallo | July 9, 2018 - 3:47pm

President Rodrigo Duterte will ask Congress to insert a provision in the draft federal constitution that will bar him from...

Headlines

Concom approves draft Charter without objections

July 3, 2018 - 11:45am

The consultative committee tasked to review the 1987 Constitution on Tuesday approved the final draft of a proposed federal...

Headlines

Concom proposes reelection for Duterte under federal setup

By Robertzon Ramirez | June 14, 2018 - 12:00am

The consultative committee (Concom) has proposed to prohibit a term extension of President Duterte but wants to allow him...

Headlines

Constitutional amendments – Senate hearing concerns

By Gerardo P. Sicat | January 17, 2018 - 12:00am

In connection with the hearings being conducted by the Senate Committee on Constitutional Amendments and Revision of Codes, I have been asked for my views on the proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution.

Business