University of the Philippines professor Dr. Edna Co says it is not the time to discuss constitutional amendments, when the government still has a lot to do to allay people's anxiety about the coronavirus.
As some lawmakers push for constitutional reforms, Co echoed critics’ stance that the need to strengthen the country’s COVID-19 response is the most urgent issue at the moment.
“Mahirap tugunan ‘yan dahil hindi magkakaron ng mahusay na pag-uusap diyan. Napakalaki ng anxiety ng mga populasyon sa komunidad,” she said. Co said the national government should first augment the country's healthcare capacity and ensure that the local governments are provided with enough aid to manage the disease.The House Committee on Constitutional Amendments earlier announced it is once again opening deliberations on Charter reform when Congress opens session later this month.
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