Op-ed: In the midst of youth protests and corruption, Philippines should consider a constitutional solution

Corruption has long shaped political life in ways that weaken public institutions, distort trust and limit development. But every so often, a generation emerges that refuses to accept a system that older generations learned to endure. Today, that generation is visible in the streets, the universities and online spaces. Young people are powering a nationwide wave of anti-corruption protests that differ from earlier movements in scale, coordination and moral urgency. [ . . . ] Constitutional scenarios arise when the public recognizes that corruption is not merely the result of individual misconduct but is embedded in the structure of political power itself. These pathways involve more fundamental reforms. One possibility is the pursuit of targeted constitutional amendments that address long-standing weaknesses. [ . . . ] Another constitutional scenario involves convening a constitutional convention. When trust in institutions collapses and public pressure becomes overwhelming, governments sometimes turn to a broader consultative process that allows citizens, experts, civil society groups, and political actors to rethink parts of the governance system.
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