Federalism

Roque speculates Alvarez was ousted as Speaker because of his push for postponement of 2019 elections

(Eagle News) -- Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday, July 24, speculated Pantaleon Alvarez was ousted as Speaker because he…

NUPL assails Con-Com’s proposed federal Charter

(Eagle News)--The National Union of People's Lawyers has assailed the federal charter proposed by the Consultative Committee, saying it "falls…

Sotto says he “senses” Senate will oppose any term extension

(Eagle News) -- Senate President Tito Sotto on Thursday, July 19, said he senses the Senate will oppose any term…

Some academics say Con-Ass not the way to go

(Eagle News)-- A group allegedly composed of academics has expressed its opposition to amending the Constitution via a constitutional assembly.…

Drilon: BBL is “proof” federalism, amending Constitution are not needed to achieve self-governance

(Eagle News)-- Senate Minority Floor Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday, July 18, said Charter Change or federalism were not needed…

Senator Poe vows to “block any Cha-cha express”

(Eagle News) -- Senator Grace Poe on Monday, July 16, vowed to stop any "Cha-cha express," saying the "product" of…

Pulse Asia: Majority of Filipinos oppose proposed shift to federalism

(Eagle News) -- Majority of Filipinos oppose the proposed shift to a federal system of government, results of a recent…

Senate receives Con-Com’s draft federal Constitution

By Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service The Senate has received the copy of the Consultative Committee's draft federal Constitution. The…

Palace: Duterte open to leading transition gov’t to federalism but “only until 2022”

(Eagle News) -- President Rodrigo Duterte is open to leading the country's transition to a federal type of government. Presidential…

Duterte reiterates he has no plans of holding on to power as claimed by his critics

(Eagle News)--President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, July 6, dared his critics to make the proposal that his term be limited…

SWS: Only one of four Filipinos aware of federal system of gov’t

(Eagle News) -- Only one of four Filipinos are aware of the federal system of government, a recent Social Weather…

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…

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