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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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House of Representatives Prepared for Constitutional Challenge on Cha-cha Amendment

Learn more about the House of Representatives’ readiness to face legal challenges in amending the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. Despite the possibility of a constitutional challenge, lawmakers are determined to push through with the initiative and trust the Supreme Court’s judgment. Read more about the ongoing deliberations and the different modes of amending the Constitution.

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