Bad faith
It’s amazing how an existential threat can unite a chamber whose members normally behave like independent republics.
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PI not a done deal yet
The principal movers behind the signature-gathering for Charter change (Cha-cha) remain unfazed despite the latest Senate rejection to amend the country’s 1987 Constitution by people’s initiative (PI) mode. Buoyed by what they call as the “momentum” of their nationwide signature drive, the People’s Initiative for Reform Modernization and Action (PIRMA) reckons to get the mandated 12 percent of registered voters to sign up their Cha-cha petition within the next two to three months.
Only amendments, not constitutional revision allowed in people’s initiative — Carpio
MANILA, Philippines — A people’s initiative can only amend certain provisions in the 1987 Constitution but cannot revise it, former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio said on Thursday.
Comelec: No glitches so far in Miru's systems demo, end-to-end testing
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 25) — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) Special Bids and Awards Committee (SBAC) said no issues have been encountered so far during the systems demonstration and end-to-end testing of the joint venture of Miru Systems Co. Ltd.
Senate taking people’s initiative issue to SC
MANILA, Philippines — The people’s initiative to amend the Constitution might be challenged by the Senate before the Supreme Court (SC), Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday.
Sara: ‘I never said I’ll be resigning’
VICE President Sara Duterte yesterday said she never said anything about resigning from her posts as Vice President and Education secretary to seek another position in the 2025 midterm elections.
‘AES lone bidder should pass eye of the needle’
A MILITANT lawmaker yesterday called for a comprehensive assessment of the Commission on Elections’ (Comelec) potential contract with Miru Systems for the 2025 automated election system (AES) to ensure the integrity and security of the country’s electoral process.
Senate taking people’sinitiative issue to SC
MANILA, Philippines — The people’s initiative to amend the Constitution might be challenged by the Senate before the Supreme Court (SC), Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said yesterday.