On social and political change
Posted by Vin on May 5, 2008 · Leave a Comment
By Alvin d. C. Lopez
The Pelican Spectator
In one end I may advocate the ideals of federalism, but it is a self-serving purpose to push charter change forward without considering the consequences following its ratification. There is even an ever-present danger that the resolution is set in motion not because of urgent need, but because it is principally a creation of some personal interests.
Even though it has passed twenty-one years since its approval the 1987 Constitution is still in the stage of infancy, and there may come a time that it will per se realize its vulnerability and tolerance to corruption, and hence be amended to expediently curtail any abuse of wealth and power. It took many nations’ constitutions to attain aptness in close proximity, but none has ever been perfect. However in the Philippines it seems that only the character of the leaders complements the effectiveness of the basic law of the land.READ MORE
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