Cha-cha moves begin, end with congress – Palace
Deputy Presidential Spokesman Anthony Golez Jr. stressed that any move to amend the Philippine Constitution begins and ends with Congress.
He explained that “to be consistent” with its stand on the issue, the Palace has not prevented nor discouraged discussions of the Cha-Cha.
Although Malacañang has been consistent about the “need for Constitutional reforms to significantly boost the chances for (economic) reforms and development;” it is neither the initiator nor the agitator for Charter Change (Cha-Cha), he added.
He also pointed out that “the Palace will exclude, disown and reject amendments that deal with term extension and other schemes to perpetuate incumbent elective officials, including the President.” (PIA/Bohol)
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