‘The restrictive economic provisions in Constitution’ (Conclusion)In closing, I have listened intently to what some members of the Senate said in connection with the issue of amending the restrictive provisions of the Constitution. There are skeptical commentaries on the need to amend the restrictive economic provisions in the Constitution expressed by some senators. If they understood that this constitutional change on the economic provisions would uplift their lives and that of their children especially, they would embrace these changes gladly. Constitutional amendments of the “restrictive economic provisions” will definitely change the equation in the future once we all see its positive impact on development prospects for our country. Finally, with respect to #(4), I do not agree with this statement that we have done enough in improving our policies as far as the restrictive economic provisions in the constitution.

Source: Philippine Star February 19, 2024 16:49 UTC