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Survey: 64% of Filipinos nix Cha-cha at this time
MANILA, Philippines - Nearly two of three Filipinos do not believe that now is the time to amend the 1987 Constitution, results of a survey conducted recently by public opinion polling body Pulse Asia show. Pulse Asia says a "sizable majority" or 64 percent of Filipinos do not think that it is appropriate now to tinker with the Constitution â a view "shared by majorities (60 to 70 percent) in all geographic areas and social groupings." Only 25 percent of Filipinos express a contrary opinion, while 11 percent are undecided on the matter, according to Pulse Asia. The top reasons cited by those opposing Charter changer are:
- To avoid chaos in the country.
- There is no need to amend the 1987 Constitution because it is good enough
- To prevent term extensions for government officials
- To prevent extending the term of office of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo and
- The belief that constitutional amendments will not change the economic conditions in the country anyway.
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