On martial law and federalism

Ricky Poca 07/24/2017

Last Saturday’s decision by Congress to extend martial law in Mindanao until the end of the year came just as the 60-day declaration ended on that day and owing to the administration’s super majority in both houses,…

A House Divided

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Jheysel Tangaro, Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/25/2017

The commemoration of the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution that used to showcase the unity among Filipinos became a window into the widening fissure among groups on the opposite sides of the political spectrum. A group of…

DILG brings federalism discussions to the barangays

Victor Anthony V. Silva and Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 02/11/2017

With over 200 village officials and local Interior officials in attendance, the Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG-7) kicked off on Saturday the discussions on the proposed federal system of government at the…

DILG starts discussions on federalism among barangay leaders in Central Visayas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 02/11/2017

The Department of Interior and Local Government in Central Visayas (DILG-7) on Saturday kicked off discussions at the barangay level on the proposed federal system of government through a regional forum held in a hotel in Cebu…

Davide warns Duterte on federalism shift

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 02/06/2017

Former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. yesterday described as “destabilizing” moves to amend the 1987 Philippine Constitution. Speaking to reporters, he cautioned President Rodrigo Duterte and some legislators regarding the ill effects of a shift from a…

Napapas na ang tinguha sa parliamentary system?

Lloyd Suarez 01/15/2017

Dinhi sa Sugbo niadtong miaging semana si Assistant Secretary for Political Affairs Jovy Zarate kinsa maoy secretary general sa Liga ng Pederalista sa Pilipinas. Ang tumong mao ang pagpasabot sa katawhan sa mga kaayohan sa federal form…

Pro-federalism group to be launched in Cebu

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/13/2017

A GROUP supporting the call for federalism form of government will be launched in Cebu on January 21. Jovi Zarate, secretary general of People’s National Movement for Federalism (PNAMFED), said the Probinsyanong Bisaya (APProB) will be the…

Push to federalism

Editorial 01/03/2017

Just before 2016 ended, House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez rang anew the Duterte administration’s quest to federalize the national government, but he stopped short of outlining the whole picture and instead appealed for public support on the initiative.…

Digong’s brother spearheads move for federalism

Nestle L. Semilla 12/18/2016

THE People’s Initiative for Federalism (PIF) was officially launched yesterday at University of Southern Philippines Foundation (USPF) campus in Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City. Spearheaded by President Rodrigo Duterte’s younger brother, Emmanuel “Don” Duterte, PIF aims to…

Federalism confab set in Dumaguete

PR 09/01/2016

THE Hugpong Federal Movement of the Philippines (HFMP) is set to host the 1st National Convention on Federalism on Sept. 9–10 at the Negros Oriental Convention Center. Lawyer Joel Obar, the lead convenor, said in a local…

Federalism will not work if corruption is not stopped, says biz exec

Victor Anthony V. Silva 08/16/2016

THE proposed constitutional changes seen to promote greater economic growth in the country will be useless if corruption within the government is not resolved, a Cebuano businessman said. Philip Tan, past president of the Mandaue Chamber of…

Gullas urged Talisay citizens to support anti-drugs campaign, push for federal govt

Carmel Loise Matus 08/05/2016

“Let us make Talisay City drug-free.” Talisay City Mayor Eduardo Gullas gave this message during the anti-drug rally held at a mall in the city on Friday morning. Gullas urged those who attended the event to support…

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