By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Sonny Angara suggested on Monday (18 Dec 2023) that the time might be ripe to revisit the 1987 Constitution, considering it as already a “vintage” document.
“I think it’s about time to reevaluate some of the provisions of the Constitution because it’s a 1987 vintage. It has been almost 40 years, and the world has changed significantly since 1987. Economic boundaries have come down,” remarked Angara.
In alignment with House Speaker Martin Romualdez, Angara acknowledged the necessity of reviewing economic provisions.
“The Speaker mentioned the need to review economic provisions. So, I think that is something worth considering because we need some flexibility in that area as well,” he expressed.
Angara emphasized the importance of keeping the welfare of the nation and the Filipino people in mind for advocates of this potential constitutional movement.
Earlier, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed a contrary opinion, stating that Charter Change is not needed at this point.
“I believe we don’t need any amendments at this particular point in time,” Zubiri asserted.
(ai/mnm)
