Federalism

Calabarzon ready for federal shift: DILG

MANILA -- Calabarzon is fully equipped to handle its own shift to a federal form of government, a Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) official said on Tuesday. “Given the region’s...

Federalism, Bangsamoro Organic Law go hand in hand: DILG

MANILA -- Shifting to a federal form of government perfectly aligns with the Bangsamoro’s hope for local autonomy, an official of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) said Monday. “Federalism...

Political dynasties under federalism won’t be effective: ConCom

MANILA – A member of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) on Friday appealed to Congress to retain anti-political dynasty provisions in its draft charter, saying that federalism will not be effective if families...

DILG, ConCom optimistic of shift to federalism within PRRD’s term

MANILA -- The Consultative Committee (ConCom) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) are optimistic that the shift into a federal form of government will materialize within the term...

ConCom pushes for reformist federal charter

MANILA -- The Consultative Committee (ConCom) said Congress must include political and electoral reforms, including the ban on political dynasties and term limits for all elected officials, in the new constitution because...

House recommits draft federal charter

MANILA — The House of Representatives on Wednesday afternoon recommitted Resolution of Both Houses No. 15 (RBH 15), or the draft federal charter, to amend the transitory provision that skips over the...

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