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Activists File Second Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President

Activists File Second Impeachment Complaint Against Philippine Vice President

By Sebastian Strangio
Amid her fiery feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., pressure is building for Congress to remove Sara Duterte from office.

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Leads ‘Prayer Rallies’ Against Charter Change

By Mong Palatino
As mid-term elections approach, the rift between the Duterte and Marcos clans continues to widen.
Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

Philippine Legislators Mull ‘Economic Charter Change’

By Mong Palatino
Political divisions are opening up over a plan to overhaul the 1987 Constitution to allow more foreign ownership in local industries.

Charter Change Bid Moves Forward in the Philippines

Charter Change Bid Moves Forward in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
A push is afoot to amend the Constitution introduced after the 1986 People Power uprising, a move that is likely to deepen political polarization.

Marcos Allies Set to Approve Charter Change in Philippine Congress

Marcos Allies Set to Approve Charter Change in Philippine Congress

By Mong Palatino
The Philippine Congress is pushing forward with a plan for a constitutional convention, despite a long history of public opposition to amendments.

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A Brief History of Charter Change Attempts in the Philippines

A Brief History of Charter Change Attempts in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
Successive Filipino leaders have sought to amend the country's constitution. Will Rodrigo Duterte succeed where his predecessors have failed?

Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections

Duterte-Backed Candidates Win Big in Philippines' Midterm Elections

By Jim Gomez
Not only did Duterte's allies dominate the Senate races, but the opposition was completely shut out.
How ASEAN Strongmen Use Legal Reform to Weaken Democracy

How ASEAN Strongmen Use Legal Reform to Weaken Democracy

By Mong Palatino
Hun Sen and Rodrigo Duterte show that constitutional reform remains a favorite tool of the region's power-hungry leaders.

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