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Senator Chiz Escudero cautioned his colleagues against proceeding with future hearings on Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 6 without a clear set of guidelines that are contained in the Rules of the Senate. Speaking at the plenary, Escudero noted that the Rules of the Senate does not have a specific section on procedures on […]
Senator Grace Poe said proponents should tread carefully in tinkering with the 1987 Constitution to amend its economic provisions, warning it could instead open a can of worms. Poe said treading the path of constitutional reforms should be done in careful and measured ways as it could open a can of worms. “Sabi nila, sarado […]
Senator Nancy Binay said the proposed amendments to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution are “not a magic solution” to the problems confronting the Philippine economy and every struggling Filipino citizen. In a radio interview, Binay questioned whether the proposed amendments would genuinely lead to lower prices of basic commodities. “Hindi lang ito ang […]
A classic case of “the pot calling the kettle black.” This was the reply of Senator Chiz Escudero when asked to comment on the challenge to the senators made by House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe to declare their position on the Charter change (Cha-cha) issue. Escudero turned the table and dared Dalipe as well […]
Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Ace Barbers said he is willing to play the role of House of Representatives’ emissary to the Senate leadership amid the continuing word war between the two chambers on constitutional economic amendments.Barbers had this to say in a press briefing wherein he underscored the need to “sit down and […]
The People’s Initiative (PI) remains a valid method of introducing amendments to the 1987 Constitution, but it is unacceptable if it is bastardized. Senator Robin Padilla stressed this amid the recent People’s Initiative efforts that included a question on whether the Senate and House should vote jointly or separately. Padilla, in an interview on ANC, […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III issued a challenge to the House of Representatives – to urge their fellow members to call for the abandonment of the people’s initiative aimed at amending the Constitution. In a radio interview, Pimentel urged those behind the initiative to “abandon ship” and not proceed further with the process. “Sana […]
Senator Grace Poe called on the public to reject the fake people’s initiative being peddled to amend the 1987 Constitution. What the Filipinos urgently need are food on the table, jobs, healthcare, education, and quality life, Poe stressed. “Sa bangayan dito sa pekeng initiative, inuuna na naman ng ibang tao ang politika kaysa problema ng […]
Senator Nancy Binay reaffirmed the Senate’s commitment to economic growth and stability, addressing concerns about the ongoing political turmoil sparked by Charter change and its potential impact on investors. Contrary to any misconceptions, Binay said the Senate has consistently demonstrated “pro-development” and “pro-progress” stance, evident in the passage of critical economic reforms such as the […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said that House Speaker Martin Romualdez cannot feign ignorance about the Lower Chamber-led signature drive to amend the Constitution as he offered a video of the House leader in which the latter announced plans that they will pursue the people’s initiative (PI) to change the Charter. In that video, taken on December […]