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Lagman: Change in Senate leadership good to enhance chances of economic Cha-cha
Albay 1st district Rep. Edcel Lagman acknowledges that a change in Senate leadership might increase the likelihood of approving proposed amendments to the Constitution's economic provisions.
Lagman, despite his opposition to Charter change (Cha-cha), stated that a leadership shift in the Senate could positively impact the prospects of RBH No. 7, which has already passed the House of Representatives.
The Senate's version, RBH No. 6, is currently stalled at the subcommittee level.
The new Senate President, Francis "Chiz" Escudero, has expressed a desire to mend relations between the Senate and the House before engaging in further Cha-cha discussions, following recent disputes between lawmakers from both chambers.
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House Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed optimism that the Senate, now led by Senate President Francis Escudero, will consider proposed economic amendments to the Constitution.
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Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero announced that the majority bloc will discuss the proposed charter change (Cha-cha).
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