Federalism

Anti-dynasty provisions crucial to federalism: ex-CJ Puno

MANILA – Former Chief Justice and Consultative Committee (ConCom) Chairman Reynato Puno said Wednesday the anti-dynasty provisions drafted in the new Constitution are a prerequisite to federalism. In a statement, Puno said the...

Pinoys ready for federalism: Malacañang

MANILA -- Filipinos are ready for federalism because otherwise, they would not have elected President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang said Saturday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark following concerns that Filipinos were not...

Federalism 101: Things we need to know

MANILA – The push for a shift to a federal form of government has been gaining steam as a possible solution to the nation's longstanding problems. President Rodrigo Duterte, who had a...

Con-com to vote on form of federalism to propose on Tuesday

MANILA -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s Consultative Committee (Con-com), which was tasked to review the 1987 Constitution, will deliberate and vote on what form of federal government to propose as among...

Con-com urged to assure a strong, sturdy federalism model

MANILA -- Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno, chair of the consultative committee (Con-com) to review the 1987 Constitution, on Monday convened the first session of the Con-com at the Philippine...

Federalism is within reach: Puno

MANILA -- Former Supreme Court (SC) Chief Justice Reynato Puno is convinced that the shift of the present system of government from Unitary to Federal is almost within reach. “Itong Federalismo ay halos abot...

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