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Unfinished business
Speaker Nograles has put back on center stage the possibilities that made Charter change so reprehensible in 2005-06, including President Arroyo's gaining an extension in office or a new lease on political life as a member of parliament and future prime minister, and the cancellation of elections.
Misuari backs Nograles federalism proposal
MANILA, Philippines -- House Speaker Prospero Nograles has the backing of former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor Nur Misuari on the proposed shift to a federal form of government.
Gov’t urged to address agri woes before Charter change
MANILA, Philippines -- Before even considering Charter change, lawmakers at the House of Representatives are urging the government to address the country's agricultural problem, explaining that this is not just the country's basic problem but also a "global problem."
House opposition keeping away from Charter change talks
MANILA, Philippines -- The opposition in the House of Representatives has agreed not to participate in any discussions on Charter change, including that being pushed by Senator Aquilino Pimentel Jr., Minority Leader Ronaldo Zamora said Monday.
A proposal lacking a consensus
MANILA, Philippines - Even as the House is poised to begin discussions with the Senate on Sen. Aquilino Pimentel's federalism proposal, the public has a lot of catching up to do, beginning with getting its hands on the actual text of the Senate's resolution and then dissecting it.