MANILA, Philippines — The push for charter change (Cha-cha) has now reached the plenary floor in the House of Representatives.
During Monday’s session, the lower chamber opened the period of sponsorship and interpellation for Resolution of Both Houses No. 2 (RBH 2), which proposes economic amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
In sponsoring the proposed Cha-cha, House committee on constitutional amendments chairperson Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr. said amending the economic provisions of the Constitution would give the government enough flexibility in the country’s road to economic development.
Under the RBH 2, the phrase “unless otherwise provided by law” would b…
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