In a previous analysis of potential outcome from the initiative to amend the restrictive provisions of the Philippine Constitution, it is asserted t
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — I am glad that the House Committee on constitutional amendments has started a public consultation and information campaign, th
Read MoreThis outsider has it on good authority that in the recent past, former president Joseph Estrada has developed an admiration for Claro M. Recto, who
Read MoreThis is a re-posted editorial/opinion piece. ‘They want to dismantle the hurdles and they intend to do so with or without Malacañang’s support.’ SPE
Read MoreIn this letter dated August 19, 2011, the American Chamber of Commerce (a JFC member) expressed its support for the efforts made by the Committee on B
Read MoreThis is a re-posted opinion piece. Carjacking and killings have become an almost daily occurrence in Metro Manila, and yet the Philippine National Po
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines -- Congress leaders Sunday expressed belief that it is about time to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution to encou
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines - President Aquino reiterated yesterday that amending the Constitution was not among the priorities of his administration. Aqui
Read MoreThis is an article repost. ON DEC. 9, 2010, the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an opinion
Read MoreThis is an article repost. Do we really have to change our Charter (Cha-cha)? This is another question that keeps on coming back. One way or another
Read MoreThis is an article repost. MANILA, Philippines - The Philippines can easily triple the inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) to at least $8 billi
Read MoreThis is an article repost. PRESIDENT BENIGNO S. C. Aquino III yesterday said that changes in the Constitution were initially discussed during the Leg
Read MoreThis is an article repost. ANOTHER proadministration legislator has joined his colleagues in the Malacañang-controlled House of Representatives in pu
Read MoreThis is an article repost. WASHINGTON D.C. - The United States is pressing for charter change to allow foreign companies to build majority stakes in
Read MoreThis document outlines the General Policies and Specific Guidelines to implement the 2011 Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) as approved
Read MoreThis an article repost. A Supreme Court ruling could hurt PLDT—and drive away foreign investors Does the term “capital” in the Constitution refer on
Read MoreThis is an article repost. Recent calls to amend the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution, particularly those that restrict foreign ownership
Read MoreThis is an article repost. THE HOUSE committee on constitutional amendments yesterday kicked off public hearings on Charter change, initially focusin
Read MoreThis is an article repost. STRUCTURAL CHANGES are necessary if the Philippines is to fully shake off its reputation as Asia’s laggard and grow at a p
Read MoreBased on the opening remarks of Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and House Speaker Feliciano Belmonte made at the second regular session of the 15th
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