The Senate minority leader on Tuesday said initiatives to change the 1987 Constitution should focus on political provisions that will enhance the country’s system of governance. READ:
D. Pimentel III recommended amendments in the party-list system and introducing safeguards against political dynasties.s form of government to parliamentary with a unicameral system.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. said on Sunday that changing the 1987 Constitution is not a priority of his administration even as some lawmakers push for amendments, particularly economic provisions to supposedly allow more foreign investments.
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