Politics

Those who oppose the proposed amendments of the Constitution has found an ally in administration senator, Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, as he emphasized he will vote against any move to change it.

A lawmaker is optimistic that the proposed amendments to the country’s 1987 Constitution will be passed in Congress and ratified before the term of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte ends in 2022.

Peasant women group Amihan pointed to the Republic Act 11203 or Rice Liberalization Law as reason why the country reportedly surpassed China as the world's biggest rice importer.

Human rights group Karapatan questioned Defense Sec. Delfin Lorenzana's order to set up checkpoints in areas in Mindanao affected by the series of earthquakes.

Local groups have launched an initiative that aims to help the youth understand the various peace-building efforts in combating extremism in Mindanao.