Tag: Constitutional Committee

Con-Com sub-panel proposes “mandatory” appointment of elected VP to Cabinet post

Also proposes “bloc-voting” setup for President, VP positions (Eagle News) — A sub-panel of the Consultative Committee President Rodrigo Duterte has tasked to review the 1987 Constitution is proposing a provision that would allow for the mandatory appointment of an elected vice president to a Cabinet position. Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Nachura said on Thursday, April 12, that the subcommittee for the structure of the federal government was also proposing a bloc-voting setup […]