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21 July 2020
In the Philippines, House will consider restarting charter change talks
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3 July 2020
President of the Philippines signs controversial anti-terror bill into law
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21 May 2020
In the Philippines, committee on constitutional change suspends work
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24 April 2020
President of the Philippines considers declaring martial law to combat violence
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4 February 2020
In the Philippines, constitutional reform task force presents proposed amendments
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News
11 December 2019
In the Philippines, attempts continue to create autonomous region compliant with constitution
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News
6 November 2019
President of the Philippines claims appointment of vice president to anti-drug committee valid without executive order
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29 October 2019
President of the Philippines offers to transfer law enforcement powers to vice president
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8 October 2019
Senator argues for need to reform party-list system in the Philippines
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2 October 2019
Former lawmaker warns of expanded martial law powers in Philippines' draft constitution
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News
2 August 2019
Philippine's president considers emergency provisions in constitution to quell violence
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News
10 July 2019
Senators Remain Cautious on Charter Change in the Philippines
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News
23 May 2019
Filipino senators and allies of President Duterte support shift to federalism in the incoming 18th Congress
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News
30 January 2019
Church leaders in the Philippines oppose proposed constitutional amendments
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News
18 January 2019
Op-ed: Constitutional reform in the Philippines is necessary
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