Tag: Federalism

Federalism will help solve problems in Mindanao, says DILG Undersecretary

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Interior and Local Government Undersecretary John Castriciones said that federalism will greatly help solve the problems of Mindanao. In an interview with Net 25’s Sa Ganang Mamamayan,  Castriciones said that federalism will give local governments the ability to handle peace and order situations. “Sa aking pananaw, malaki ang maitutulong ng federalismo tungkol po dito sa problema natin sa insurgency. Pero kung titingnan po natin eh, kung ang kapangyarihan po ay […]

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PDP-Laban members now triple in size as party holds mass oath-taking of new members

(Eagle News) — Senate President Aquilino Pimentel III on Sunday, March 12, said that his political party had grown three times its size. Pimentel made the pronouncement as he led the oath-taking of the new Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-LABAN) members during the celebration of its 35th anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center. Among those who were sworn in were Cabinet members, congressmen, governors and mayors including former Commission on Elections Chairman Benjamin Abalos […]

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President Duterte again pushes for federalism during PDP Laban anniversary

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte once again pushed for the need for a federal system of government to allow for the better distribution of public services and foster lasting peace in the country. “A successful federalism would provide a strong president but with a parliament working independently. That will be good, it will dissipate the authority of the few holding power,” Duterte said in his speech during the 35th Anniversary of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – […]

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Duterte to Congress: Speed up efforts on federalism

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte has asked both chambers of Congress to speed up its work regarding the government’s planned shift to federalism. The Chief Executive stressed his vow to sacrifice his current post just to give way to a federal form of government. “Ako, I am offering my term. Sabi ko nga, ma-craft lang iyan. Wala kayong problema sa akin,” Duterte said in a speech delivered at the third Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao […]

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Legal experts, business groups and sectoral representatives favor federalism

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — House Constitutional Amendments Committee chair Roger Mercado said that after a series of consultation and hearings, majority of legal experts, business groups and sectoral representatives are in favor of the idea of changing the form of government of the Philippines into federalism. Mercado also said that said groups welcome federalism as it is seen as the solution for the equal distribution of government funds. https://youtu.be/lmzjGR6rZnI

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Malacañang ready to include the public in charter change

QUEZON City, Philippines – After the latest Pulse Asia survey showed that four out of ten Filipinos do not agree with federalism, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said that the Malacañang is ready to involve the public in the debate and discussion regarding charter change. Andanar added that it is about time to review the 1987 Constitution especially with 77% of the public not conversant with the issue. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]

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Dureza: Peace roadmap to pave the way for federalism

MANILA, July 20 – In a meeting in Malacañang on Monday, President Rodrigo R. Duterte approved the new “Roadmap to Peace” that will address issues with various rebel groups, Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Jesus Dureza announced during a press briefing on Tuesday. Work on a proposed Bangsamoro enabling law will be done simultaneously with the effort to install a federal system of government, Dureza said, adding that the mechanism is aimed at setting up […]

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Dureza: Peace roadmap to pave the way for federalism

Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza updates members of the Malacañang Press Corps on the ongoing peace talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and Moro National Liberation Front during a briefing in Malacañang on July 19. ACE MORANDANTE/PPD MANILA, Philippines — In a meeting in Malacañang on Monday, President Rodrigo R. Duterte approved the new “Roadmap to Peace” that will address issues with various rebel groups, Presidential Adviser […]

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10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines

MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as Philippine president on Thursday after a landslide election victory last month built on a series of bold and controversial pledges. Here are 10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines during his six years as president: War on crime Duterte has said he must take extreme measures to stop the Philippines becoming a narco-state. Security forces will be given shoot-to-kill orders. Bounties will be paid […]

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Duterte looking to end the domination of ‘Imperial Manila’

by Mynardo MACARAIG MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte takes office this week looking to end the domination of “Imperial Manila” with a radical shift to federalism that he says is vital to fighting poverty and ending a deadly Muslim separatist insurgency. Duterte, who won last month’s elections in a landslide, has vowed to have the constitution rewritten to achieve his bold plans — which would see power devolved from the central government […]

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Federalism – Infographics

Federalism refers to the mixed or compound mode of government, combining a general government with regional governments in a single political system. Here are some facts about Federalism and what the public needs to know about it. (Research by Johanna Joy Matriano, Infographics by Krizia Mae Benesio)

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Federalism possible within three years

QUEZON City, Philippines – Oriental Mindoro 2nd District Representative Rey Umali said that it is possible to implement federalism within three years into the Duterte administration if the necessary amendment is proposed early during the 17th Congress. Federalism is one of the priority measures of the Duterte administration and President-elect Rodrigo Duterte aims to achieve it by 2020. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales,Editing by DYC, Uploaded by […]

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