News Commentary by Raïssa Robles

The House of Representatives is rushing to meet next month’s deadline to bring the change in the Philippine Constitution to a vote by May 2018.

Because the barangay elections are set to be held this May 14, this means Congress may have only until March 15—give or take a few days—to pass a law or resolution directing the holding of a plebiscite on charter change alongside the barangay polls.

This is because the Constitution states that a plebiscite to amend or revise the Constitution “shall be held not earlier than sixty days nor later than ninety days after the approval of such amendments or revision.” [READ MORE…]