The system is “evil,” according to President Duterte. Will the condemnation lead to long-overdue reforms in the party-list system? The system must work truly to give marginalized sectors their own voice in Congress, as originally intended in the Constitution. The system has become a mockery of marginalized representation in Congress. If his lament about the “evil” party-list is heartfelt, the President can push for the abolition of the system.

Source: Philippine Star June 14, 2019 16:00 UTC