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Federalism in The Philippines
Federalism in The Philippines
Federalism in The Philippines
Emilio Aguinaldo and Apolinario Mabini intended the Philippines to be divided into three federal states, Luzon, the Visayas
and Mindanao.
History
One of the rst proponents of federalism in the Philippines is University of the Philippines professor Jose
Abueva who argued that a federal form of government
is necessary to more eciently cater to the needs of
the country despite its diversity.[2] The primary goals of
a constitutional amendment is to increase decentralization, greater local power and access to resources most
especially among regions outside Metro Manila which
has long been dubbed as rather imperial.[3] Aside from
Abueva, senator Aquilino Pimentel, Jr. is a prominent
supporter of federalism who, since 2001, has advocated
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for the national government to enact reforms towards a is close to my heart as a Mindanaoan leader and I'm sure
more decentralized system for the rest of the country.[8] most of the leaders in Mindanao will agree that we have
President-elect Rodrigo Duterte stated in May 2016 that long clamored for it. Senate Resolution 10 is a pleasant
of opposing
a plebiscite on the proposed replacement of the unitary surprise because the Senate has a long history
[21]
any
move
to
amend
the
Constitution.
The
joint Sen[14]
state with a federal one will be held in two years.
ate resolution called for the creation of 11 federal states in
the country, by convening of Congress into a constituent
assembly for the purpose of revising the Constitution to
2 Failed attempts
establish a federal system of government.
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[1] The debate on federalism. New Straits Times. 28 May
2016. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[2] Brillantes, A. B.; Moscare, D. (2002). Decentralization
and federalism in the Philippines: Lessons from the global
community (PDF).
[3] Abueva, J. V. Towards a Federal Republic of the Philippines: Liberating the country from the stiing, centralized, colonial control of Imperial Manila"" (PDF).
[4] Abueva, J V. (2005). Some advantages of federalism and
parliamentary government for the Philippines (PDF).
[5] Thousands march in Makati vs. charter change. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[6] 42% of Pinoys oppose charter change. Retrieved 17
April 2015.
[7] Duterte wants cha-cha for federalism. Retrieved 17
April 2015.
[8] Duterte says gov't system antiquated, opens federalism
summit today. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[9] Argument for federalism: Manila steals funds. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[10] Duterte visits Dumaguete City to promote federalism.
Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[11] Duterte eyes abolition of Congress if elected president in
2016. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[12] PNoy personally submits draft Bangsamoro law to
Congress leaders. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
[13] FAQs about the Bangsamoro Basic Law. Retrieved 17
April 2015.
[14] http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/786631/
duterte-polls-on-federalism-in-2-yrs
Rep. Monico O. Puentevella on May 7, 2008, led House [15] Federalism gets majority backing in Senate. Retrieved
17 April 2015.
Concurrent Resolution No. 15 which supported Senate
Resolution No. 10 backed by 16 senators. Unlike the
[16] JOINT RESOLUTION TO CONVENE THE CONGRESS
Nene Pimentel Senate Resolution, Puentevella included
INTO A CONSTITUENT ASSEMBLY FOR THE PURPOSE
the option of holding a constitutional convention, but
OF REVISING THE CONSTITUTION TO ESTABLISH A
excluded the Peoples Initiative mode.[20] Prospero NoFEDERAL SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT (PDF), Senate of
grales, a self-proclaimed advocate of federalism, on May
the Republic of the Philippines, April 23, 2008, retrieved
1, 2008, announced: This federal system of government
2008-06-27
External links
Press release: Pimentel les resolution on federal system, Senate of the Philippines, 14th Congress, April
23, 2008, retrieved 2008-04-25
Aquilino Q. Pimentel, Jr., Egardo Angara, Rdudolfo
Biazon, Pia Compaera Cayetano, Juan Ponce
Enrile, Francis Chiz Escudero, Jinggoy Estrada,
Gregario Honasan, Panlo lacson, Francis Pangilinan, Ramon Bong Revilla, Manuel Manny Vilar (23 April 2008), Joint Resolution No. 10: A Joint
Resolution to convene Congress into a Constituent Assembly for the purpose of revising the constitution to
establish a federal system of government (PDF), Senate of the Philippines, retrieved 2008-05-13
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