MANILA, Philippines — Instead of a constituent assembly (Con-ass), Antipolo 1st District Rep. Ronaldo Puno believes the best way to amend the 1987 Constitution is through a constitutional convention ...

Business groups also say that funds for the constitutional convention – which can cost up to P27 billion – are better spent on 'pro-people programs' MANILA, Philippines – Philippine business ...

(UPDATED) There are 3 proposals filed with the House of Representatives calling for a constitutional convention to pave the way for federalism. Each seeks a different number of seats and manner of ...

MANILA, Philippines — After years in the doldrums, Charter change efforts have received a new lease on life in the House of Representatives with the filing of a measure seeking the convening of a ...

If our lawmakers are truly convinced that amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution would be a boost to our economy, then they should get their act together and exercise their power as ...

PAMPANGA– Deputy Speaker Ronaldo Puno’s renewed push for a Constitutional Convention (Con-Con) to amend the 1987 Constitution has gained traction with civil society groups and local reform advocates ...

Photo credit: House of Representatives of the Philippines (Photo credit: Facebook) WITH supermajority votes of 301, the House of Representatives on Tuesday endorsed for Senate approval the proposed ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Amending the 1987 Constitution via a Constitutional Convention (Con-con) will face "challenges," but House Deputy ...

MANILA, Philippines — For one of the proponents of the holding of a constitutional convention (Con-con) to amend the 1987 Constitution, the P9.5-billion budget needed for Charter change is “just a ...