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Palace revives call to change Charter

Roy Pelovello and Fel V. Maragay
Manila Standard

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal Arroyo yesterday revived her administration’s Charter Change plans, pushing for a federal system of government by 2012.

In a speech at a human rights workshop, Mrs. Arroyo said she … Read the rest

Pimentel revives Cha-cha

Efren L. Danao
Manila Times

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel Jr. revived the proposal for Charter change Thursday, saying the shift to a federal government provides the comprehensive solution to the Mindanao problem.

“There will always be Muslims in Mindanao … Read the rest