House reps push for early plebiscite on econ const amend

Members of the House of Representatives, including Deputy Speaker Jay-jay Suarez and Reps. Geraldine Roman, Jeffrey Khonghun, and Francisco Paolo Ortega, called for an early plebiscite on proposed amendments to the Constitution's restrictive economic provisions ahead of the May 2025 midterm elections.

Suarez emphasized that holding the plebiscite separately from the midterm elections would prevent political interference and ensure focus on constitutional amendments, citing a statement by election lawyer Romulo Macalintal as legal basis for their position.

Roman urged senators to work with urgency and shed 'irrational fears' about potential political amendments, emphasizing the House's commitment to amending only economic provisions.

Khonghun highlighted that conducting the plebiscite separately would allow voters to better understand and appreciate the proposed changes without political influence.

Ortega emphasized that the House has its own Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 7, which demonstrates their focus on purely economic amendments.