Federalism

Federalism push ‘very much alive’ at House: solon

MANILA -- The push for a shift to a federal form of government is "very much alive" at the House of Representatives, a lawmaker said on Tuesday. In a press conference, House committee...

Palace distances from House draft federal charter

MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said it will not intervene in the House of Representatives’ draft federal charter, noting that it was their constitutional obligation to make such a proposal. Presidential Spokesperson Harry...

ConCom won’t support House draft federal charter

MANILA -- The Consultative Committee (ConCom) tasked by President Rodrigo R. Duterte to draft the proposed Federal Constitution has slammed the House of Representatives’ version of the charter, saying the removal of...

Federalism to unlock economic potentials of regions: ConCom

MANILA – The federal form of government being pushed by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte will unlock the economic potentials of the other regions of the country, Consultative Committee (ConCom) member...

Federalism talks can resume after budget delibs: Palace

MANILA -- Congress can resume hearings on charter change and federalism after budget deliberations, Malacañang said Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the remark after a September 2018 Pulse Asia survey showed that...

Federalism to give regions power to solve own agri woes: DILG

MANILA – At a time when the Philippines is affected by issues on food security and increasing prices in agricultural products, federalism can serve as the solution to the consequences of a...

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