Following the first attempt by the House of Representatives to constitute itself into a Senate-less constituent assembly in December 2006, I posted the following commentary: Since the Spirit of ’86 that had driven Marcos into exile, People Power has ensconced itself as the Great King in the wilderness of Philippine politics. As such, even if [...]
Our propaganda minister?
December 13, 2008 By 10 Comments
SC must look to the Senate’s lead
December 12, 2008 By 2 Comments
The decision today of a unanimous Senate passing a resolution, which declares “that any attempt by the House of Representatives to unilaterally propose amendments to, or revision of, the Constitution without the approval by three-fourths of the Senate voting separately is unconstitutional,” shows that self-interest is a great motivator. The honorable senators must have come [...]
Vivisecting Villafuerte
December 10, 2008 By 5 Comments
(Cross posted at Philippine Commentary) The Supreme Court recently dismissed Kampi Rep. Adam Relson Jala’s petition to have the present House Rule on charter change proposals declared unconstitutional, which Rule upholds the 1935 concept of Congress proposing charter changes with House and Senate voting separately. But Kampi President and Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Villafuerte is [...]
Cha-Cha, Presto Marcato con Moto
November 26, 2008 By 4 Comments
Where the Wind Blows
November 9, 2008 By 28 Comments
Election! That’s what people want. In and out of the web, I’ve talked informally with family and friends. Asking and testing what they think about our time. I know it is far from a scientific sampling. In my most recent post, I also asked if you are in favor of impeaching Arroyo. The most common [...]
The Folly of Good Intensions
August 18, 2008 By 11 Comments
“Economic freedom is an essential requisite for political freedom. By enabling people to cooperate with one another without coercion or central direction, it reduces the area over which political power is exercised. In addition, by dispersing power, the free market provides an offset to whatever concentration of political power may arise. The combination of economic [...]
Senator Pimentel Calms Fears On Federalism
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Palace insists: No term extension for PGMA
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Philippine Federalism Campaign Gains Momentum
April 28, 2008 By 13 Comments
Last week, Sen Aquilino Pimentel and 10 other senators presented Joint Resolution No 10 which seeks to change the Philippines to a federal system. With almost half of the senators co-sponsoring it, it should be unchallenged in the Senate. It will then move onto the House of Representatives where it is already gaining momentum, thanks [...]
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