HAPPENING NOW: CSPD's talk on the 1987 Philippine Constitution and the implications of a charter change entitled "The Political Dance Floor: People Power to Charter Change and Its Implications." | via @AnaR_TheGDN
The talk features Ateneo Law School Constitutional Lawyer Atty. Eugene T. Kaw, Human Rights Lawyer Atty. Neri Colmenares, and Sanlakas President Manjette Lopez. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw begins talking about the articles and sections on the 1987 Philippine Constitution regarding a charter change. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw expounds on constitutional assembly (ConAss) and the two options under the 1987 Constitution: (1) separately formulating, passing to the other, then bicameral committee or (2) joint sessions along with voting separately. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Following ConAss, Kaw explains the process of a constitutional convention (ConCon), which is done either by a vote of two-thirds of the Congress or by majority vote to call it a convention. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw discusses the People's Initiative and Referendum, tackling its proposal, limitation, Congress, and ratification by plebiscite. He adds that this is the current "heated issue" regarding charter change. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw presents two cases: Santiago v. COMELEC and Lambino v. COMELEC. The former case was said to have inadequately used RA 6735. On the other hand, the latter constitutes a revision instead of an amendment to the 1987 Constitution. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw questions whether the People's Initiative's purpose is an amendment or a revision. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Discussing when the Congress can vote jointly or separately, Kaw states that only the revocation or extension of martial law or suspension of the writ of habeas corpus allows the Congress to vote jointly. All other instances must be voted separately. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw articulates his take on "Amending Section 1, Article XVII to allow Congress to vote jointly." He claims it is a revision based on the three ways of interpreting the Constitution. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Kaw ends his presentation and reminds the audience to guard our Constitution as it is the forefront of our liberties. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Lopez follows after Kaw to talk about the charter change from an economic perspective. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Lopez recaps how the current People's Initiative is actually a "House of Representatives Initiative." She talks about the Philippines Commission on Elections' nullification of withdrawn signatures. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Lopez discusses the current issues with economic charter change. She also presents a graph and elaborates on how Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) have little effect on economic growth. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Lopez shares the hidden perils of a 2024 charter change. She states that there are two possible results beyond economic charter change: (1) political charter change and (2) threats to the Philippine sovereignty. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Colmenares begins his presentation on People's Initiative for personal agenda and vested interest. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Colmenares adds on to Kaw's earlier explanation regarding ConAss, ConCon, and People's Initiative (PI). He poses that he does not believe the need for a fourth voting. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Colmenares discusses the implications of a PI being passed. He mentions how the government will "melt checks and balances." COLMENARES: Ang ayaw ng Bayan na chacha, yung mga karga na chacha. Pwede naman mag-chacha nang walang term extension. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
COLMENARES on why the Philippines is poor: We do not produce what we need. We produce what other countries need. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
COLMENARES: We have won against ChaCha before. We will win against ChaCha now! | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Q: What can the Sanggunian do to proactively fight against charter change? LOPEZ: Having a forum like this is good, just choose a better time. Pay attention to the Congress hearings. Do testimonies and take a stand, even the Sanggunian can do that. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
COLMENARES: Forums need not be large. You can have it in your classes. Another way is social media; magaling naman kayo diyan. Mass action is also very important. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
COLMENARES: Minsan nananalo tayo sa korte, kadalasan nananalo tayo sa kalsada. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
Q: Do we have to fight China, and do we really need the US? LOPEZ: No, I do not believe that the solution is bringing back the US military bases. As we speak, there are thousands of foreign soldiers in the Philippines who came last November. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
LOPEZ: We should push for the demilitarization of the entire Southeast Asia. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
KAW: You don't even have to be law students. Read the [1987] Constitution. Educate ourselves. If you want to participate in that intelligent debate, you have to read and be critical. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
CSPD Co-Commissioners Mikaela Tan and Joy Arcigal, along with School of Science and Engineering (SOSE) Representative Annie Paboroquez present the speakers' certificate of appreciation. | via @AnaR_TheGDN
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