MARCOS DIRECTS SENATE TO OVERSEE REVIEW OF ECONOMIC PROVISIONS IN 1987 CONSTITUTION — ZUBIRI

By Liza Soriano

MANILA — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri revealed that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has issued an order for the Senate to take the lead in reviewing the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

Zubiri made this announcement following his second meeting with the President.

“This directive aims to prevent a constitutional crisis between the House of Representatives and the Senate, emphasizing that the focus is solely on economic aspects, with no plans for amendments on other matters,” stated Zubiri.

He further disclosed that President Marcos has engaged in discussions about the people’s initiative with House Speaker Martin Romualdez.

If the proposed Senate resolution is approved, Zubiri noted that Marcos has advised the House of Representatives to adopt it.

(el Amigo/MNM)