Palace: No time to talk about charter change, longer terms for officials

This undated file photo shows the session hall of the House of Representatives

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MANILA, Philippines — Congress will not have enough time to tackle proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution, Malacañang said, days after an ally of President Rodrigo Duterte pushed for a longer term for the chief executive and other officials.

Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. (Pampanga), a member of the PDP-Laban faction composed of Duterte's allies, is seeking to amend the charter to allow the president, the vice president, members of the House of Representatives, and elective local officials to serve for five years with one reelection. 

He proposed that the changes in the constitution be made through a constituent assembly.

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