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 — Constitutional reform through establishing a constitutional convention (con-con), instead of a constituent assembly (con-ass), would be a “disservice” to the Filipino people, ...

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 ...

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 ...