Charter change discussions would be fair and transparent, according to Rep. Garbin. Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. on Friday assured the public that the discussions on Charter change (Cha-cha) would be fair and transparent. Garbin, the chairperson of the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments, said in a statement that his committee would treat … Read more
Charter change was “nearly impossible”, but charter amendments can be discussed, according to Senate President Sotto. Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday said that charter change (Cha-cha) was “nearly impossible”, but introducing one or two amendments can be discussed. Sotto made the remark as talks on amending the 1987 Constitution re-surfaced in both the … Read more
President Duterte wanted to “remove” the party-list system, according to Senate President Sotto. Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Thursday said that President Rodrigo Duterte didn’t want a term extension but rather an amendment to the party-list system under the 1987 Constitution. This, amidst speculations on why charter change (Cha-cha) deliberation was being revived in … Read more