The Consultative Committee to Review the 1987 Constitution (Con-Com) would invite individuals who oppose charter-change (cha-cha) to air their views and address their concerns, former Chief Justice Reynato Puno said on Monday. Critics last week launched the formation of “No to Cha-cha Coalition,” which aims to block the administration’s effort to amend the Constitution. ADVERTISEMENTTwo framers of the charter – 1986 Constitutional Commission members Christian Monsod and former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. – are among those leading the alliance. “[This charter change] is a lethal experiment, a plunge to death, a leap to hell,” Davide said in a speech during the launch of the coalition. The former chief justice emphasized that the committee is an independent body and President Rodrigo Duterte did not impose on the body what provisions should be included in its proposal.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 19, 2018 08:26 UTC