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Charter change or “Chacha” is not new to the Filipino people. Past administrations have also tried and failed to enact some form of it during their terms. Chacha is the process of amending the Philippine constitution in various aspects, including, but not limited to, the structure of the government, economic provisions, and government term limits. Constitutional reform (proposed amendments that aim to fundamentally reshape the governmental framework outlined in the nation's charter) is the basic goal of Chacha.

As Filipinx/a/os in the diaspora, we have a direct and nuanced connection with the Palestinian People’s struggle. Our commonality lies within colonization, tying us all in the influence and harms of Western imperialism. The pursuit of justice and national liberation in the Philippines is intricately intertwined with the global struggle of oppressed communities worldwide, including Palestine.