{"id":146517,"date":"2018-01-16T00:31:02","date_gmt":"2018-01-16T05:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=146517"},"modified":"2018-01-16T00:31:02","modified_gmt":"2018-01-16T05:31:02","slug":"abolition-of-vp-under-cha-cha-beyond-palaces-control-roque","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2018\/01\/16\/abolition-of-vp-under-cha-cha-beyond-palaces-control-roque\/","title":{"rendered":"Abolition of VP under Cha-cha beyond Palace\u2019s control: Roque"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (PCOO Photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA\u00a0— Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Monday said the proposal to abolish the position of Vice President under the proposed federal government is beyond the Palace\u2019s control.<\/p>\n

Roque made this reaction after the camp of Vice President Leni Robredo reportedly questioned the abolition of the Office of the Vice President.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s talk about abolition of the Vice President under Charter change \u2013 that\u2019s beyond the control of the Palace,\u201d Roque said.<\/p>\n

He said it is the Congress, sitting as a constituent assembly, that will propose the amendments to the 1987 Philippine Constitution.<\/p>\n

\u201cHowever, I\u2019m sure, that because any proposed amendment to the Constitution will be subject to ratification by the people that ultimately it is the people who will judge this matter,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n

Under Article 7, Section 8 of the 1987 Constitution, \u201cin case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President, the Vice-President shall become the President to serve the unexpired term.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Robredo\u2019s camp reportedly claim that the ruling PDP-Laban proposes that \u201cin case of death, permanent disability, removal from office, or resignation of the President, the President of the Senate, or in case of his inability, the Speaker of the federal assembly shall then act as President until the President shall have been elected and qualified.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Roque said President Duterte agrees with Congress\u2019 mode of revising the Constitution through constitutional assembly (Con-Ass).<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is clear now. I looks like Con-Ass. Congress has made the decision. The President agrees because that\u2019s the most economical mode,\u201d Roque said.<\/p>\n

Roque said he has yet to ask the President whether the popular Filipino leader would prefer Senate and the House of Representatives to vote separately or jointly on Charter change.<\/p>\n

\u201cI will ask him but I think I will see him already in the India trip, unless I go,\u201d Roque said, referring to President Duterte\u2019s attendance in the India-ASEAN Summit from January 23-26 in New Delhi.<\/p>\n

Roque has reiterated that Duterte is willing to serve out his term until 2022.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is absolutely against extending his term. Maybe willing to cut short his term,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

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