Charter change

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change

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Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been attending “prayer rallies” in opposition to the charter change (ChaCha) planned by the government of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. On January 28, Duterte and his family joined a “prayer rally” in Davao. He attended a similar event in Cebu on February 25 and in Manila on March … Read more

Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

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Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

The plan to amend certain economic provisions of the 1987 Philippine Constitution is proceeding, with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. announcing his preference to hold a plebiscite during the 2025 midterm local election. Both Houses of Congress, the Senate and the House of Representatives, are already conducting public hearings about the proposal, despite the concerns … Read more