Federalism

Lack of understanding drives criticisms on federalism: Puno

MANILA -- Criticisms on the draft federal constitution pushed by the Consultative Committee (ConCom) are borne out of lack of clear understanding, its chairman said. Former Chief Justice and ConCom Chairman Reynato Puno made...

Only P10-M given to PCOO for federalism campaign: Andanar

MANILA -- Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Friday clarified that only PHP10 million, not PHP90 million, has been allocated to PCOO for the information dissemination campaign on federalism. “You...

Senators will support federalism: Palace

MANILA -- Malacañang on Friday expressed optimism that the senators would eventually find the merits to support the amendments to the 1987 Constitution towards a federal form of government. “We are confident that...

ConCom may still help on federalism advocacy

MANILA -- The term of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked to draft a Federal Constitution will expire on August 19, but its chairman announced Wednesday that they can still help promote federalism and...

Turncoatism not possible under federalism: ConCom spokesperson

CEBU CITY -- The usual exodus of politicians to a ruling party will not happen under the draft federalism Constitution, according to the spokesperson of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) on Friday afternoon. “The...

How do we teach Federalism to Filipinos?

MANILA -- Former street vendor Mila, 67, has heard the word federalism before, but barely understands how it is going to help improve the lives of Filipinos. “Hindi ko sinasabing alam ko na...

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