RBH0006: RESOLUTION OF BOTH HOUSES CALLING FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION TO PROPOSE AMENDMENTS TO, OR REVISION OF, THE 1987 CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
This House Resolution proposes calling for a Constitutional Convention to amend or revise the 1987 Constitution, specifically focusing on its economic provisions. The resolution asserts that a Constitutional Convention, with both appointed and elected delegates from all legislative districts, is the most transparent, democratic, and least divisive method for implementing constitutional reforms. It highlights that revisiting and redrafting these economic provisions is crucial for the Philippines to become globally competitive and align with current economic realities, a reform that business and economic groups have long identified as overdue.
The significance of this resolution for the people lies in its potential to bring about significant changes to the nation's fundamental law, particularly concerning economic policies. If adopted, it could lead to constitutional reforms aimed at improving the country's economic landscape, which might, in turn, impact job creation, foreign investment, and overall economic growth. Furthermore, the proposed election of delegates for the convention, to be held concurrently with local elections, emphasizes public participation in shaping the future of the Constitution, thereby allowing citizens a direct voice in a process that could profoundly affect their socio-economic well-being.