MANILA, Philippines—Members of the House of Representatives on Monday (Feb. 22) started floor debates on a bid to amend the 1987 Constitution and correct what proponents said was an “unintended anomaly” that restricted Philippine economic growth.
More than a month after the House committee on constitutional amendments began deliberations on Resolution of Both Houses No. 2 , committee chair and party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr., of Ako Bicol, took to the floor to push for amending the Constitution to open up the Philippine economy to more foreign investors.
“It is about time that we correct the unintended anomaly by introducing this amendment that gives Philippine legislature the…
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