By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri announced on Wednesday (31 Jan 2024) that the Upper Chamber will address the issue of Charter change (Cha-cha) in the coming week.
“Next week, hearings for RBH (Resolution of Both Houses) 6 will commence. We aim to lower the political temperatures in the country,” he stated.
“Today, we will establish the subcommittee, with Senator Angara heading it, with the permission, of course, of Senator Padilla. Then, next week, hearings on RBH 6 will begin, and everything is progressing as planned,” Zubiri added.
RBH 6, filed by Zubiri on January 15, focuses on limiting Charter revisions to the relaxation of restrictions on foreign ownership in public utilities, advertising, and educational institutions.
Zubiri mentioned that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. had instructed him to lead the review of the Constitution’s economic provisions.
(el Amigo/MNM)
