Mayorya ng mga kongresista, kuntento sa takbo ng deliberasyon ng Kamara sa RBH 7
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00:00 The majority of congressmen are content with the deliberation of the camera in the resolution of both houses number 7,
00:07 which is a far-reaching amendment to the Constitution.
00:10 Mel Alasmora is in the center of the live news.
00:14 Audrey, at this point, the House Committee of the Whole is continuing their discussion on the resolution of both houses number 7.
00:24 For congressmen, even if they have a petition to the Supreme Court,
00:31 they are ready to face if the country's development is in the hands of others.
00:36 The majority or minority block of the camera,
00:41 both are content with the deliberation of the House Committee of the Whole in the resolution of both houses number 7,
00:49 which is a far-reaching amendment to the economic provisions of the Constitution.
00:53 In a press conference here in the camera today,
00:56 House Deputy Majority Leader Migs Nograles and House Assistant Majority Leader Zia Alonto Adjong
01:02 expressed their happiness about the debate on RBH 7
01:07 because it's a good opportunity to tell the people how important the economic charter change is for the country's development.
01:17 In the minority block, One Rider Party's Representative Roger Gutierrez also expressed his happiness about the proceedings on RBH 7
01:26 because all parties, even those in the minority, listened.
01:30 The congressman said that the next days,
01:33 the debate is expected to be more productive because there are many other resource persons
01:38 who are facing this issue and will give their views on the issue.
01:41 Despite the possible questioning of the Supreme Court, the congressman pushed for the addition of the Unless Otherwise Provided By Law
01:51 to some parts of the Constitution.
01:53 Gutierrez insisted that they are ready to face this issue
01:57 because petitions are a part of the democratic process.
02:01 What's important now is that every session, they will be discussing and studying to ensure that this will be a good and fruitful session.
02:11 Let's listen to the part of the statement of the congressmen in the press conference earlier.
02:16 We of course welcome the stand of those who are against it because we have to consider different things.
02:23 If it's just one-sided, just for support, of course, we will not be able to balance.
02:31 There will always be the possibility of a constitutional challenge.
02:34 So the question before us now as lawmakers, will we continue this if we know that this will be a challenge?
02:42 Of course, because precisely we are advocating for this change, we have no choice but to move forward.
02:49 We in the House of Representatives, we welcome all remarks or inputs or insights.
02:54 And it's just a balancing act because ultimately,
02:58 I guess the primary objective here is to really push for the amendment.
03:02 Audrey, we expected that the RBH 7 discussion will take a long time,
03:09 but just like what we expected, there will still be a plenary session.
03:13 And aside from that, we will continue to listen to the camera of other committees
03:18 for other discussions and other aspects of the camera. Audrey?
03:22 Okay, Mel. Maybe you were also asked there.
03:27 Do the congressmen have a reaction to what Senate President Mig Subiri said
03:32 that President Marcos Jr. wants to have a plebiscite for Chacha in the 2025 elections?
03:40 Audrey, it's good that you asked.
03:46 Earlier in the press conference, it was different to what was asked.
03:49 And what our congressmen and congresswomen, Mig Snograles, are saying,
03:55 they are just quoting their counterparts' statements in the Senate.
03:59 And if they will just prove that it's better for President Ferdinand or Marcos Jr.
04:06 to have declarations on what his views are that are the best to do.
04:11 But at the same time, what the congressmen are saying, like Congressman Manasi, Alondo and Jong,
04:17 in their party, they will do everything to really push for this
04:22 and to pass it so that whenever they think of having a plebiscite in the election,
04:30 that will be passed in the camera.
04:32 So Audrey, in the camera, they are saying that they will continue to aim for the resolution of both houses, number 7.
04:39 And if they will pass it right away, it will have two more points because it should be in the camera and in the Senate.
04:46 And it's better that it's okay for them to just wait if ever, Audrey?
04:52 Maraming Salamat, Mela Lasmoras.