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Because there is a need to review the 1987 Philippine Constitution to ensure that it is truly reflective of the needs, ideals, and aspirations of the Filipino people, and to ensure that the mandate of the people, as expressed thereon, is responsive to the changing times, Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed an Executive Order No. 10 on December 7, 2016 creating a Consultative Committee under the Office of the President which shall take effect immediately. Courtesy of Rex e-Store The Consultative Committee shall study, conduct consultations, and review the provisions of the 1987 Constitution including, but not limited to, the provisions on the structure and powers of the government, local governance, and economic policies. The Committee shall be composed of not more than twenty-five (25) members, including a Chairperson who shall preside over its deliberations.  The members shall, as far as practicable, represent the different sectors of the country...

Less than a year from now, the Philippines would have a new person manning the steering wheel of the government.  Either he/she would be heading us to prosperity or to damnation.  It really depends upon the people who would wisely vote. As early as today, television ads and social media are eaten largely with the people who are hoping to become the president of the dear Republic.  The names like Duterte, Roxas, Binay, Lacson, Poe and others are sprouting everywhere.  Even the Philippine pride Manny Pacquiao was introduced in one of his boxing bouts at the next president of the country. The question now that may be asked is are they qualified for the highest position of the land? Article VII of the 1987 Philippine Constitution has the answer. Section 2 of the aforementioned article states that: "No person may be elected President unless (1) he is a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, (2) a registered voter, (3) able to read and write, (4) at least forty (40) year...