Tag: Charter change
Charter Change: For Whose Benefit?
It will only benefit the Marcos-Romualdez political dynasty. The people and the Church in particular must oppose this self-serving move
Philippine group urges government focus on social priorities over Charter change
The group made the statement after campaigns pushing for Charter change were made public through TV ads and signature drives
Groups slam ‘EDSA-pwera’ video as deceitful, misleading
Gana Atienza Avizado Law said the ad is a private initiative by their “small law firm,” assisted by an advertising agency
Caritas Philippines hits Charter change push
Caritas Philippines reminded the government of its sacred duty to fulfill the promises of the 1986 EDSA Uprising
Catholic bishop urges public to ‘reject’ Charter change campaign
In a statement, the prelate urged the public “not to sign” because “this is not an initiative of the people but of some politicians”.
Philippine bishops question timing of moves to amend 1987 Constitution
The country's Catholic Church leaders said it is not yet time to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution
Manila bishop calls for ‘transformed leaders,’ not Charter change
"Transformation will not be brought about by any change of the Constitution or by any foreign direct investment,” said Bishop Pabillo
Catholic lay organization calls on Philippine legislators to leave Constitution alone
Legislators supported resolutions giving Congress the flexibility to amend the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution
The ‘globalization of compassion’ in the fight against COVID-19
Unless corruption and the pandemic are addressed with sustainable effort, no amount of economic amendments to the Constitution will ensure our survival
Manila bishop warns against renewed push for Charter change in Congress
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has instructed the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments to open discussions on the Constitution
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