Dive into the drama surrounding the People's Initiative in the Philippines as senators and house leaders clash over constitutional amendments.
In the Philippines, a heated debate ensues as senators express concerns over reported incidents of bribery related to amending the 1987 Constitution through a People's Initiative. Tensions rise as House leaders criticize the Senate's interpretation, labeling it a 'constitutional crisis.' Senator JV Ejercito humorously renames the initiative as a 'politician's initiative.' In a family feud twist, Senator Imee Marcos advises her cousin, Speaker Martin Romualdez, to conserve energy for looming Senate hearings.
Amidst legal disputes, Former House Chair Garbin challenges ex-Justice Carpio's opinions, defending the initiative's legality. The conflict escalates with the House and Senate pointing fingers in a divided legislature scenario. The Comelec suspends all proceedings related to the initiative, leading to a Senate probe on alleged signature buying.
Interesting facts: President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. prepares to appeal to the House and pro-Cha-cha groups for support, while lawyers decry the initiative as 'fake.' Additionally, Bayan Muna Chairman Neri Colmenares launches a campaign against the initiative, distributing withdrawal forms.
Amid reported incidents of bribery, senators opposing congressmen's support for amending the 1987 Constitution through a people's initiative have nothing to ...
"It is disheartening to see Senate President (Juan Miguel) Zubiri jump to the conclusion of a constitutional crisis instead of embracing the spirit of ...
The people's initiative (PI) to amend the Constitution is more of a “politician's initiative,” says Sen. JV Ejercito.
Senator Imee Marcos on Sunday urged his cousin, Speaker Martin Romualdez, to preserve his energy for the scheduled Senate hearing into the signature drive ...
Former House Chair Garbin challenges Carpio's stance, defending the legality of People's Initiative to amend the Constitution, asserting a unique role for ...
House leaders hit Zubiri for 'constitutional crisis' warning HOUSE leaders yesterday slammed Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri for warning of a const...
A LEGISLATURE divided — that is how it looks these days, with senators and congressmen pointing fingers over what has been bandied about as people's ...
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday the suspension of all proceedings related to people's initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution.
House of Representatives members will not attend the Senate investigation on the people's initiative that seeks to revise the 1987 Constitution.
The Senate begins this week its probe into alleged “signature buying” for a people's initiative to amend the Constitution, which Sen.
The poll body says the Comelec resolution governing the conduct of people's initiatives needs to be revisited first, so it's putting the brakes on the ...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is set to appeal to the House of Representatives and individuals behind the people's initiative to stop the ...
BACOLOD CITY: A father and son, both lawyers, have called on those behind the signature campaign to amend the 1987 Constitution 'not to fool the people.'
Bayan Muna Chairman Neri Colmenares said they have started distributing forms that can be used to withdraw signatures.
MANILA, Philippines — Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda has disagreed with the Commission on Election (Comelec) in its decision to stop the proceedings ...
The people's initiative to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution will stop if the Senate acts on RBH 6, Rufus Rodriguez said.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) announced Monday the suspension of all proceedings related to people's initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution.
House Majority Leader Manuel Dalipe on Monday turned down the Senate's invitation for House lawmakers to attend its committee hearing on the alleged ...
MANILA, Philippines — Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda remains confused why senators and some sectors fear a people's initiative (PI), noting among the ...
Both Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and JV Ejercito were seen wearing the maroon armbands on their left arm. Both of them mentioned that this is to show their ...
Amid reported incidents of bribery, senators opposing congressmen's support for amending the 1987 Constitution through a people's initiative have nothing to ...
I have received and read the letter of Speaker Martin Romualdez on the legislative efforts to effect changes to the 1987 Constitution.
"It is disheartening to see Senate President (Juan Miguel) Zubiri jump to the conclusion of a constitutional crisis instead of embracing the spirit of ...
Yet some people find amending the 1987 Constitution more urgent. That baffles me immensely. A previous Pulse Asia survey showed 74% of Filipinos had little, or ...
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will appeal to the House of Representatives to stop the people's initiative (PI), Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said ...
In a press briefing, Comelec Chairman George Garcia said the commission has decided to suspend all people's initiative proceedings to make way for reviewing and ...
Cebu City Mayor Mike Rama has strongly opposed the People's Initiative (PI) movement, saying it only serves the interest of Congress.
The Senate Committee on Electoral Reforms and People's participation led by Sen. Imee Marcos will formally conduct an investigation into the controversies ...