The House of Representatives on Tuesday permitted on third and last studying House Bill 7352 in search of to type a constitutional conference (con-con) to amend the 1987 Constitution.
The invoice, which is the implementing measure of Resolution of Both Houses 6, acquired 301 “Yes” votes and 7 “No” votes. No one abstained throughout the voting.
The measure additionally gives for a P10,000 compensation per delegate per day of attendance within the proceedings.
The delegation will likely be composed of 316 members. Of this quantity, 80% will likely be elected from congressional districts whereas 20% will likely be appointed by the president.
The con-con delegates’ time period of workplace will likely be from December 1 this yr to June 30, 2024.
Each delegate will even be entitled to needed touring and lodging allowance “to and from his place of residence when attending sessions of the convention or any of its committees.”
House Bill 7352 additionally authorizes the Secretary of the Senate and the Secretary General of the House of Representatives to take cost of all preparations for the convening of the physique.
Under the invoice, the con-con session will start on December 1 this yr at 10 a.m. on the House session corridor.—LDF, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
