Marcos pitches for federalism

By Catherine S. Valente

Aug 25, 2023 12:30 am

(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines has taken the 'first step' toward a federal form of government that would make the country's political structure 'more stable.'

In his speech during the oath-taking ceremony of new members of his political party, Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) in Malacañang, the President said the seemingly federal setup will continue by bringing more power centers to other parts of the country.

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