By Liezelle Soriano
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called on Congress to focus its efforts on amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution to enhance investment competitiveness.
Marcos stated that he has been engaged in discussions with both Houses of Congress regarding the necessary amendments.
The House of Representatives previously introduced Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) No. 7, aligning with the Senate’s RBH No. 6, which aims to amend economic provisions.
“In my view, actions speak louder than words. It is crucial to accomplish these amendments rather than merely proclaiming intentions. Thus, we are diligently pursuing this objective with a low profile. Our aim is to seamlessly integrate these amendments into the Constitution to bolster investment opportunities and enhance the skills of our workforce,” Marcos emphasized.
He further emphasized that the current approach to amendment reflects the strategy he advocated from the outset, with the Senate taking the lead.
“I have consistently maintained that the Senate should lead this effort, and I’m pleased to see that they have. As the two Houses collaborate and reach a consensus, we will proceed accordingly,” Marcos added.
(el Amigo/MNM)
