Senator Robinhood Padilla asserts that the Constitution cannot be stagnant and must be updated continuously to meet changing times.
DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Activists staged a demonstration at the Freedom Park in Davao on Thursday, March 2, to protest moves to change or revise the 1987 Constitution.
Protesters warned the proposal could result in contractualization and low wages, and adversely affect employment opportunities. Padilla said the constitutional process deserved the public’s support since it would be for the welfare of present and future generations of Filipinos. Padilla further allayed fears that allowing foreign investments may pave the way for Filipinos to be dominated by foreigners.
The 1987 Constitution, which was ratified after the ouster of dictator Ferdinand E. Marcos, includes provisions that limit foreign ownership. He said four focus areas of business in the region – agro-processing, manufacturing, logistics, and marketing – will flourish if more investors and interests are generated with the lifting of restrictive provisions.Lawyer Eula Pertugos-Arias, a resource person from Jose Maria College, said the Con-Con method would ensure people’s participation in the process.
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