1987 Constitution Framer Christian Monsod Says Senators Unable To Sit as Judges in Impeachment Trial Could Not Be Included

1987 Constitution Framer on Voting Threshold

After Senate Changes Voting-Threshold, 1987 Constitution Framer Finds Impeachment Court’s Move “Correct” 1987 Constitution Framer Christian Monsod expressed that the senators who are unable to sit as judges in the impeachment trial should not be counted in the count for the denominator. The move of the Senate to change the voting-threshold in impeaching Vice President … Read more

Robin Padilla Sparks Heated Debate Over Death Penalty Return

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Death Penalty Back in Spotlight After Robin Padilla’s Bold Stand ROBIN PADILLA – Senator Robin Padilla has once again ignited public discourse after making a bold statement on the country’s worsening crime situation. Senator Robin Padilla has once again stirred public debate after renewing his call to reinstate the death penalty in the Philippines, citing … Read more

Imee Marcos Opposes to Amend Anti-Marcos Constitution

Imee Marcos Claims Amending Anti-Marcos Constitution is Not a Priority Senator Imee Marcos opposed the plans to amend the 1987 Constitution which is considered to be “Anti-Marcos. According to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s sister, it would not have majority support in the Senate, calling it “dead on arrival.” He added that it seems funny … Read more

Sen Robin Padilla to Resign if Cha-cha Would be Set Aside

Sen Robin Padilla Would Choose to Resign Rather Than Set Aside Cha-cha Senator Robinhood “Robin” Padilla would choose to resign from the Senate rather than set aside the Charter Change or Cha-cha. Padilla stated that he would rather resign than abandon his efforts to modify the Charter. It is suggested that the Senator simply retire … Read more

LOOK: Duterte To Approve Consultative Committee’s Draft Constitution

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President Duterte To Approve Consultative Committee’s Draft Constitution DRAFT CONSTITUTION – The Consultative Committee announced last week that they are ready to submit the draft constitution to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte. The Draft Constitution is in line with the move of shifting the government’s form from democratic to a federal one based on a report. … Read more

Look: Duterte To Use Cha-Cha To Become Dictator, Lagman Says

Look: Lagman Says It Is Dangerous That Duterte To Become Dictator

Lagman warned the nation that Duterte would use Cha-cha to become dictator. Lagman said that it is dangerous to amend the 1987 constitution after Duterte would use his initiative for Charter change (Cha-cha) to become a dictator. Opposition Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman warned the nation that it is dangerous to amend the 1987 Constitution after … Read more