WHAT'S YOUR STAND ON THE FOLLOWING:
Charter change/ parliamentary system
GMA has pushed the envelope as far as the Constitution is concerned. Within the first month, we convene a commission to study the need to change the Constitution. If there is a public clamor for it, hopefully act on recommendations in time for the barangay elections.
(on parliamentary system)
No.
Cha-cha mode
Concon with time limit.
Provisions to be revised
Abuses of the executive, have safeguards that are better than what you have now.
Federalism/decentralization
There has to be a middle ground. Empower the LGUs, and have a report card of agreed upon parameters. You perform, you get more resources. You do not, you get sanctions.
(on decentralization)
Good idea.
VFA/ US troops in Mindanao
So long as they are visiting.
RH bill/family planning/contraception
Responsible parenthood is my position.
(on contraception)
Leave it up to the couple.
Freedom of Information Act/Right of Reply
I’m for it.
Divorce.
I don’t want the Las Vegas model, but I realize there are couples who are beyond reconciliation. Legal separation with the ability to get married after they go through a very stringent attempt by the state to reconcile.
Keeping the family intact is one of my goals.
On marriage expiration.
I don’t see who benefits from that.
Gay rights/gay marriage
Gays shouldn’t be discriminated against in terms of occupation and other aspects.
I’m not prepared to support it (gay marriage).
Death penalty.
I used to say it is necessary for recidivists, but after reviewing the judicial system, there is a very big possibility somebody can get convicted because he wasn’t adequately represented.
People power for change.
Siyempre, I advocate that.