61. He pointed out that the Philippine constitution barred the United States from setting up a permanent military base or facilities in the country. 62. He said the Philippine constitution barred foreign governments from setting up a permanent military bases or facilities in the country. 63. In announcing the referendum, Kuchma was taking a risk as the constitution bars holding referendums on constitutional issues. 64. Opponents argued the constitution barred members re-occupying seats they had resigned. 65. Presidential elections are to be held that year and the constitution bars him from seeking a second term. 66. Right now the constitution bars the president, governors and mayors from seeking more than a single four-year term. 67. Retired general Eduardo Ermita pointed out that the Philippine constitution barred the United States from setting up a permanent military base or facilities in the country. 68. The amended constitution also bars traditional chiefs from participating in partisan politics. 69. The constitution bars Kim from running for a second term. 70. The constitution bars the president from serving a second consecutive four-year term. |