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 ...

The House of Representatives committee on constitutional amendments is pushing for the formation of a hybrid constitutional convention (con-con) in the bid to revise the 1987 Constitution. We need to ...

(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 ...

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 ...

Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. Holding a constitutional convention is more expensive than holding a constituent assembly, the National Economic ...

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 ...