MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives might have swiftly approved its draft federal charter but for Sen. Francis Pangilinan, the Senate must not rush its approval as it may create economic and political consequences. “Offhand though there is a consensus amongst senators, whether in the majority or the minority, Charter change and the proposed shift to federalism has far-reaching and serious economic and political consequences, and therefore cannot be rushed,” Pangilinan said in a statement on Friday. READ: House approves charter changeIf transmitted to the Senate, he said, the proposed federal charter might be referred to the Senate committee on constitutional amendments, which he chairs. “That reso is an approved House resolution. If transmitted to the Senate, it will most likely be referred to the Constitutional Amendments Committee,” he said.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 14, 2018 07:40 UTC