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@VOTAQuestionsDomestic PolicyGovernancePolitical DynastiesFederalismConstitutional reformCharter Change•••3mos ago

Should the constitution be amended to shift the government to a federal system?

Charter Change, or 'Cha-cha', proposes amending the 1987 Constitution to transition from a unitary to a federal form of government. Supporters argue this would decentralize power, spurring economic growth in the provinces by allowing them to retain more tax revenue. Critics warn that without strong anti-dynasty laws, federalism would simply entrench local political clans and potentially fragment the country.

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No

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Yes

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Yes, but only if we strictly ban political dynasties from holding power

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Yes, dismantle Imperial Manila and give regions control over their own economy

 @BCDG95Xanswered…2mos2MO

No, constitutional amendments must instead focus on empowering all legal voters and to force officials to actually represent the interests of their electorate. A more participatory and inclusive republic is a better solution than a premature federalism, which risks ending up like Yugoslavia.

 @BBTHJBDfrom Bataan  answered…2mos2MO

It won't solve the inherent contradictions if liberal democracy

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No, it will simply empower local warlords and entrench corrupt political clans

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No, Cha-cha is just a Trojan horse for politicians to extend their term limits

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No, the 1987 Constitution is sufficient, we just need to enforce existing laws

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