A party-list lawmaker on Tuesday expressed optimism regarding the House’s readiness to address constitutional challenges while amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution as they reaffirmed their commitment to the deadline for voting on the resolution to amend economic provisions before the upcoming Holy Week break.
Protesters gather outside the Manila Cathedral, expressing opposition to proposed constitutional changes by lawmakers. The banner reads “Comelec, be one with the people! PI signatures don’t validate!” reflecting concerns over the legitimacy of signatures collected for a People’s Initiative. The demonstration underscores the ongoing debate and tension surrounding constitutional reforms in the Philippines.
Gutierrez responded to concerns raised by retired Chief Justice Reynato Puno, who acknowledged the potential scrutiny of the phrase “unless otherwise provided by law” in economic provisions. “So, by virtue of mere inadvertence, anything that we do, whether it’s in the House or in the Senate, there will always be the possibility of a constitutional challenge,” Gutierrez pointed out.
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