4 PDP-Laban Senate bets want federalism, constitutional reforms
MANILA - At least four senatorial candidates of the ruling party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) on Saturday expressed support for the proposed shift to federalism and amendments to the 1987 Constitution. Senatorial aspirant Astra Pimentel backed the planned shift from the current unitary to a federal form of government, saying it will spur more economic activities and help address poverty and corruption. The proposed federal type of government is included in the PDP-Laban's 11-point agenda, Pimentel said in a joint statement. "Alam naman natin ang (We all...