Tag: Charter change
IP, Moro groups rally against Charter change
The groups lambasted the proposal to allow 100 percent foreign ownership over ancestral lands and territories.
Bishops join protest against Charter change
The demonstration was organized by “Koalisyon Laban sa ChaCha”, composed of various religious groups and civil society organizations
Bishop urges lawmakers to withdraw support from charter change
“The country is sick not because of the Constitution but because of bad self-serving governance and social injustice”
Catholic schools rally against charter change moves
“CEAP vehemently opposes any initiative to change the constitution for self-preservation and perpetuation of political leaders"
Charter change move done in ‘bad taste’ – CBCP head
David stressed the historical context that produced the 1987 charter – the tragic experiences of Filipinos during the Martial Law regime
Protestant Churches oppose Charter change, hit deceptive tactics by proponents
The Council emphasized that the current push for Charter change is not the appropriate solution for just and sustainable change
Bishops urge Filipinos to discern on Charter change for ‘genuine good...
“It seems that this People's Initiative was initiated by a few public servants and not truly from the initiative of ordinary citizens"
“WHAT IS GOOD?” | CBCP Statement about People’s Initiative on Charter...
Let us not allow such deceptive systems to continue, encouraging those who continuously exploit our nation. Truly, this is not good!
Caritas Philippines calls on government to address social ills
“We believe that focusing on the immediate needs of the Filipino people is the most responsible and effective path forward"
Congress dancing two-step Cha-cha
Fifty percent of Filipinos are poor, and 30 percent are near poor – all willing to exchange democratic rights for some cash handout