By Antonio Tujan Jr. Ibon Features Posted by Bulatlat.com The current people’s initiative for charter change is itself a mockery of genuine people’s governance because it reportedly involves bribing voters and local government officials—a classic example of graft and corruption. The shift to a parliamentary system under the proposed charter change (Cha-cha) would “significantly reduce”…
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Clueless on Cha-cha People’s Initiative
Clueless on Cha-cha People’s Initiative Signatures exchanged for sardines, P20, Philhealth cards By BULATLAT TEAM Bulatlat provincial correspondents interviewed barangay (village) officials and residents who were clueless about issues related to changing the 1987 Constitution. Local officials, however, implemented the people’s initiative for charter change, fearful also that they may lose their jobs if they…
Anti-Chacha Signature Drive Kicks Off in Davao
By Jetty Ayop-Ohaylan davaotoday.com President Arroyo says Thursday: “The true power of the people is being felt with the signature campaign to change our form of government.” DAVAO CITY – Several progressive groups from this city launched on Thursday a signature campaign against Charter change, in an attempt to counter an alleged deceptive campaign by…
Charter Change Causing Rift in Arroyo Camp
The appearance of pictures of former President Fidel V. Ramos meeting with opposition leaders Senate President Franklin Drilon, former Sen. Vicente Sotto III, and former Vice President Teofisto Guingona Jr. days after the New Year sparked speculation about an emerging rift within the political camp supporting the embattled President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. BY ALEXANDER MARTIN REMOLLINO…