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House Begins Plenary Debates on Economic Charter Change

Learn more about the House of Representatives’ plenary debates on Resolution of Both Houses 7 (RBH 7), which seeks to amend the economic provisions of the Constitution. The proponents of the changes will defend their proposals during the three days of debates, with a vote expected before the Holy Week break. Read more about the ongoing discussions and potential implications.

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Congress Allowed to Vote Separately on Constitutional Amendments, Says Former Supreme Court Justice

Learn more about the constitutional provisions that allow the House of Representatives and the Senate to vote separately on proposed amendments. Former Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio explains the importance of following the verba legis rule and the distinction between ‘Congress’ and ‘constituent assembly.’ Read more about the ongoing deliberations on Resolution of Both Houses 7 (RBH 7) and the process for proposing constitutional changes.

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