“This is why, at the end of the day, kahit passionate ang mga proponents ng Charter Change, palaging parang nashi-shipwreck ito sa tanong na ‘Ano ba talaga, sino ba talaga ang makikinabang?’. No one has found a way to convince the public. Although, ang publiko mismo, binigay na nila ang kanilang sagot sa tanong na ito. Sabi nila, ‘Okay kami kung constitutional convention dahil mas may tiwala kami kung maghahalal tayo ng mga delegates at ‘yun lang ang pag-uusapan nila.”
Today’s episode continues with the topic of Charter Change in the context of the current atmosphere in Philippine society. Learn more about Charter Change in a wider aspect—beyond last week’s focus on the economic provisions and impacts being pushed around Charter Change—and get to know the roles of those involved in the government and related sectors. This episode also discussed finding the pulse of the nation regarding this issue.
In this episode, Father Tito Caluag, together with Carlo Santiago and Manolo Quezon, who took charge of the conversation, discussed more about Charter Change. The discussion highlighted the pressing problems or challenges that circle around Charter Change, and also commented on how and why the general public should be more aware, knowledgeable, and convinced about this topic.
