Time is right for Cha-cha FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 07/04/2010

Time is right for Cha-cha

FRONTLINE Ninez Cacho-Olivares 07/04/2010 Pretty obvious it was that Noynoy Aquino and his allies were dodging the issue of getting the Charter change (Cha-cha) going, as he said he will be forming a commission to study this measure, while also saying that this would not be a priority, since looking into the fiscal situation is the priority. As for his allies, including the Catholic bishops and the yellows, they all are against Cha-cha (again) saying that it is too early to do the Cha-cha, or the usual now is not the right time argument making one wonder when in hell would be the right time since Cha-cha has been called for since 1992 and this was the same argument raised. Others slammed Gloria Arroyo, a bona-fide legislator, for having the gall to file a resolution calling for a constitutional convention (con-con). But what is wrong with Gloria filing a Cha-cha resolution? She certainly has the right to do so, and if Congress has the right numbers, it certainly can effect Cha-cha — no matter who filed the bill. In any case, if the bill passes, and Congress enacts this measure, it will still have to go to the people, for the draft’s ratification.... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/commentary/20100704com2.html

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