Robin Padilla wants con-ass to amend economic provisions of 1987 Constitution

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Robinhood Padilla on Wednesday filed a resolution aiming to amend economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution via a constituent assembly (con-ass).

Padilla lodged Resolution of Both Houses No. 3, proposing that changes to the economic provisions of the Charter be made through con-ass where the Senate and House of Representatives will vote separately.

“To accelerate economic growth, and fulfill its international commitment, the Philippines must amend its Constitution by removing these restrictive economic provisions to allow foreign businesses to directly invest in a more conducive landscape,” he said in a statement.

Padilla is the chairperson…

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