By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri stated on Friday (May 17, 2024) that the Senate hearing in Baguio City regarding Constitutional amendments was “very encouraging,” noting that a significant majority supported lifting economic restrictions.
“Today’s hearing was very encouraging because, as you noticed, almost 95 percent are in favor of lifting the economic restrictions in the Constitution,” Zubiri told reporters.
He mentioned that senators will also hold hearings in Cebu and Cagayan de Oro before completing the committee report.
Zubiri believes that the majority will sign the committee report prepared by Senator Sonny Angara, chairperson of the Subcommittee on Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, and hopes to persuade opposing senators to sign as well.
“I think we will be able to get a majority to sign the committee report of Senator Sonny Angara and the subcommittee,” he said.
“We do have some senators opposing this, so we need to convince them that this is beneficial for our country,” Zubiri added.
(el Amigo/MNM)
