Charter Change

Robredo says talk about Cha-cha “untimely” given country’s problems

(Eagle News)--Vice President Leni Robredo on Sunday, July 8, said talking about amending the Constitution was "untimely" given what she…

Duterte on critics’ claims he plans to stay in power: I am not the vainglorious type

(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, June 25, reiterated he had no intention  of staying in power. The President made…

“Radical changes”: Draft of proposed charter ready for submission to President Duterte for review, says Puno

No term extension for the President and Vice President after June 30, 2022; Senators to be elected per region, among…

Con-com questions interpretation of Pulse Asia survey results on federalism, Cha-Cha

Adds, however, that results would serve as a "guide" (Eagle News) -- The Consultative Committee on Charter Change questioned the…

Pulse Asia: Over 60% of Filipinos against Cha-Cha, federalism

(Eagle News) -- Many Filipinos are not in favor of Charter Change and federalism, a recent Pulse Asia survey said.…

Voting 11-7, Con-com on charter review opts for a presidential-federal system of gov’t

  (Eagle News) – With a vote of 11-7, the Consultative Committee tasked to review the 1987 Constitution has decided…

COMELEC Acting Chair Lim: Cha-cha plebiscite in time for 2019 midterm polls no longer possible

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service Commission on Elections Acting Chair Christian Robert Lim on Thursday said the plebiscite for…

President Duterte names chair, members of committee tasked to review 1987 Charter

(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the members to the consultative committee that will review the 1987 Constitution.…

Senate, House shift focus in Cha-Cha debate in bid to move forward

Structure of gov't now up for discussion; discussion on manner of voting amendments put on hold   (Eagle News) --…

Roque: Congress should determine how to move forward with Charter Change

(Eagle News) -- The Senate and the House of Representatives should thresh out their issues and determine how to move…

Lacson slams lawmakers pushing for Cha-Cha without Senate participation

"They should not allow themselves to look pathetic and worse, ridiculous," he says (Eagle News) -- Senator Panfilo Lacson on…

Alvarez: Only vote of 3/4 of members of Congress needed to amend Charter; Senate participation not needed

(Eagle News) -- House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez on Monday said the Senate's participation was no longer needed to amend the…

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