1987 Constitution Archives - Page 15 of 23

Inevitable change

"Amending the present Constitution merits a timely consideration." Proposals for constitutional amendment have been up for discussion numerous times in the Legislative. The current and...

The meaning of ‘next adjournment’

I write about what lawyer-columnist Emil Jurado said in three successive columns – May 28, May 30 and June 2, 2020. “Once Congress adjourns, all...

Emergency powers can’t be extended

"The Constitution is superior to any other law." Under Article VI, Section 23 (2) of the 1987 Constitution, the emergency powers granted by Congress to...

Due process in a pandemic

"Even in these extraordinary times, due process protection is imperative." This column is part of a series on the Bill of Rights found in Article...

Citizen rights in a pandemic

"An authoritarian approach to the coronavirus pandemic is not only counter-productive and misplaced. It will open the floodgates to human rights abuse." This is the...

Pseudo-democrats

"It is not only through an insurgency or attempted putsches that democratic government can be destroyed." There are two ways in which democracy can be destroyed....

Another shot at life and love

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Senate urged to act on Carcar’s heritage zone

A lawmaker from the Visayas region on Tuesday appealed to the Senate to prioritize the passage of a bill approved in the House of...

Public interest should be paramount

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Lawmakers air opposition vs. bill on foreign ownership

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Give ‘em a run for their money

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DILG wants reform in Constitution

The Department of the Interior and Local Government on Wednesday said it was high time to reform the 1987 Constitution to reflect the pressing...

At last, a solution to Edsa traffic

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House revs up Cha-Cha reso

• Revision of economic provisions • Congress, LGU term extension • President, VP tandem election • Increased number of senators A resolution relaxing economic restrictions in the 1987...

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Inevitable change

The meaning of ‘next adjournment’

Emergency powers can’t be extended

Due process in a pandemic

Citizen rights in a pandemic

Pseudo-democrats

Another shot at life and love

Senate urged to act on Carcar’s heritage zone

Public interest should be paramount

Lawmakers air opposition vs. bill on foreign ownership

Give ‘em a run for their money

DILG wants reform in Constitution

At last, a solution to Edsa traffic

House revs up Cha-Cha reso

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