AQUINO PLAYS COY, WILL MEET LEGISLATORS
Noy’s House allies rev up Cha-cha bid
By Gerry Baldo and Virgilio J. Bugaoisan 10/04/2011President Aquino was neither here nor there on a proposal initiated by his allies in Congress to amend the Constitution but his allies at the House of Representatives said the Charter change (Cha-cha) effort will be pursued no matter what.
His allies at the House said Cha-cha will push through despite the expressed reluctance of Aquino.
According to Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. there is nothing to fear in the move because the proposed amendments would only be limited to the economic provisions.
Aquino told reporters there is no urgent need for Cha-cha, adding that he is completely against the forming of a constituent assembly (con-ass) but in the same breath, said he would meet and listen to Cha-cha proponents, particularly on their offer to amend only the economic provisions of the Constitution..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
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