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The Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives urged the public to “resoundingly reject” moves to change the Constitution as it lambasted the Marcos administration and its allies for attempts to amend key provisions set to safeguard the country’s democracy.
“The people should reject any attempts to extend the term of the Marcos-Duterte regime. Pushing for Charter Change amid this worsening economic crisis due to government neglect and incompetence is simply absurd and ridiculous,” the Makabayan bloc said in a statement. “If the Marcos administration makes this measure a priority, it only proves that Marcos Jr. is president for himself, his family, and his cohorts and not for the people,” Makabayan furthered.
Members of the House of Representatives and elected local officials, except barangay officials, would also be allowed two five-year terms under the measure.
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