Statement of Noynoy on 2016 gives green light for Cha-cha debate — solon
By Charlie V. Manalo 01/10/2011President Aquino’s statement openly declaring he will not run for 2016 should be taken as a go-signal to open up the debates on the amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
This was the statement of Samar Rep. Ben Evardone after Aquino last Sunday announced before the 56th general assembly of the League of Cities in the Philippines (LCP) that he would not seek another elective post in 2016.
“With President Aquino’s declaration that he will not run for public office in 2016, I think this is the best time to start the national debate on Cha-cha (Charter change),” Evardone said through a text message.
However, the Samar solon stressed that no one among the incumbent officials should benefit if ever the 1987 Constitution is amended..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/nation/20110110nat4.html
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