Noynoy seen testing waters for Cha-cha By Angie M. Rosales 01/17/2011

Noynoy seen testing waters for Cha-cha

By Angie M. Rosales 01/17/2011

President Aquino is testing the waters on Charter change (Cha-cha) which, according to Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, is not at all bad since a wide discussion on amending the Constitution is about time.

“That is why I’m willing to provoke a debate just so we can stir public interest, for them to be fully aware of this issue. They should be made to decide on this, whether they want to change their life or lead the kind of life they have now forever,” Enrile said.

It is likely that Malacañang or President Aquino is merely testing the waters, so to speak, the reason why the Executive has yet to put up an official position on the issue of Cha-cha, Enrile said. The Cha-cha issue is likely to heat up as Congress reopens sessions beginning today.

Enrile expressed belief that Aquino need not to be convinced by his ranks in the Liberal Party (LP) who are now standing as proponents of the renewed move to amend the provisions of the 1987 Constitution..... MORE

Source:  The Daily Tribune

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