Religious leaders in Negros say bid to amend PH Constitution ‘brazen power grab’

BACOLOD CITY --- A group composed of different religious denominations in Negros Occidental slammed what it called a "brazen power grab" by some government leaders in pushing for a "People's Initiative" to amend the 1987 Constitution. The One Negros Ecumenical Council (ONEC) urged the people to oppose the move. "As people of faith, let us unite in prayer and action against charter change, whether through a constituent assembly or constitutional convention," a statement signed by San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of the Roman Catholic Church on Friday read. "This proposed amendment poses a grave risk of prolonging the stay of politicians, allowing corruption to fester, furth...Keep on reading: Religious leaders in Negros say bid to amend PH Constitution ‘brazen power grab’

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