DAVAO CITY (December 14)- The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed on third and final reading its version of a draft federal charter which adds "lawless violence" as a ground for the declaration of martial law. It also lifts the term limits for lawmakers. However, former Chief justice Reynato Puno said the process followed by the House in proposing the change in the … [Read more...] about Former chief justice Puno points out “fatal omission” on federal charter
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Duterte: Inter-Agency Task Force on Federalism to raise awareness on constitutional reform
DAVAO CITY (November 6)- The Inter-Agency Task Force on Federalism has been formed to develop strategies to raise public awareness on federalism and constitutional reform. President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the creation of the task force through Memorandum Circular No. 52, signed by Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on October 31 and released to the media on Monday, … [Read more...] about Duterte: Inter-Agency Task Force on Federalism to raise awareness on constitutional reform
DILG: Federalism can unlock Soccsksargen’s chest of natural wealth
DAVAO CITY (October 31) - Federalism can be the key to unlocking Soccsksargen’s untapped abundance of natural and mineral resources, according to the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). “The people of Soccsksargen are literally sitting on gold, copper, and iron, but are still living in poverty because of inequitable distribution of wealth under the … [Read more...] about DILG: Federalism can unlock Soccsksargen’s chest of natural wealth
Shift to federal form, an investment to boost country’s economic activity- ConCom
Davao City (August 16)- The shift to a federal form of government is an investment that entails additional expense at the start but will improve the stature and condition of the nation, Consultative Committee (ConCom) member Professor Edmund Tayao said. “The additional costs in federalizing the country is an investment that would boost the country’s economic activity later … [Read more...] about Shift to federal form, an investment to boost country’s economic activity- ConCom
ConCom: Federalism to equalize power in impoverished regions
DAVAO CITY (August 5) -- Consultative Committee (ConCom) chair Reynato Puno said the move towards federalism will equalize power and economic opportunities in most impoverished regions. “The essence of federalism is not just delegation of power but equitable distribution of the powers of government between the federal government and the government of its constituent … [Read more...] about ConCom: Federalism to equalize power in impoverished regions
