Even with the fervid support of President Rodrigo Duterte, the shift from a presidential form of government to a presidential federal system will not happen anytime soon.

This is because changing the form of government is an arduous process and will take a long time, according to Rep. Karlo Nograles of Davao City, a nephew and ally of the President.

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