Federalism

DILG welcomes Senate’s openness to federalism

MANILA ---The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) welcomes the statement of Senate President Tito Sotto III that the Senate is working on the proposed shift to a federal government...

Unitary system chokes regional growth; federalism only hope: DILG

MANILA -- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has lamented the stunted growth in the regions brought about by the bureaucracy in the central government. “The regions have an overwhelming...

More than P13-B needed for shift to federalism: ConCom

MANILA – A member of the Consultative Committee (ConCom) that drafted the proposed Federal Constitution said Friday the shift to a federal system of government will only cost about PHP13.29 billion. ConCom member,...

15-yr transition period needed for federalism: NEDA

MANILA -- The switch to a federal system of government should be carried out in five phases spanning 15 years to avoid disruption to the economy’s growth momentum, the National Economic and...

Economic managers seek clarity on proposed federal charter

MANILA -- Clarity. This is what economic managers are seeking from the draft Federal Constitution. Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said this is what he said during the meeting between members of the...

Palace opens doors for public feedback on federalism

In line with the ongoing national discourse on federalism, Malacañang reiterated on Thursday, August 23, its commitment to federalism and announced government’s openness to receive public feedbacks on the draft Federal...

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