what are the things that we need to change in 1987 constitution?
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The 1987 Philippine Constitution reestablished the democracy halted by decades of Martial Law under former dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Now, lawmakers in Congress are once again attempting to change the nation’s highest law.
Critics and defenders of the Constitution know it is not a perfect document. There are several provisions that need to be clarified – including Article XVII, which outlines the process of amending or revising the Charter and which has spurred contentious debates between the House of Representatives and the Senate. (READ: Why 1987 PH Constitution unclear on Congress' Charter Change vote)
Past administrations touted Charter Change as a means to address these flaws and “improve” the country. President Rodrigo Duterte likewise pushed for a federal form of government during his campaign.