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Palace lower age requirement fo top elective posts: Let see the details
Lawmakers have filed Resolution of Both Houses No. 2 to amend the 1987 Constitution, proposing to lower the age requirement for president and vice president to 35 and for senators to 30.
Proponents argue this change would foster greater youth participation in national leadership and align the Philippines with international age requirements.
The resolution cites significant demographic shifts and the country's large, educated youth sector as reasons for the proposed amendment.
Malacañang, through Palace press officer Claire Castro, stated that the details of the proposal must be presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. before any official comment can be made.
Previous attempts at charter change have faced public skepticism regarding political motivations.
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