Garbin: Cha-cha to allow foreign ownership of public utilities a 'moral duty'
Garbin was referring to his proposed Resolution of Both Houses (RBH) 1 which also amends the Constitution by explicitly including the West Philippine Sea as part of Philippine territory.
'I filed RBH 1 knowing fully well that it would spark criticism. But I proceeded, because when outdated laws hinder our nation's progress, it becomes not just a legal step—but a moral obligation,' Garbin said.
Garbin then said that his proposal does not contain provisions changing the form of government, extend term limits, or alter political structures.
'The Resolution targets provisions that have long discouraged foreign investment, hindered global partnerships, and stifled national development,' Garbin said.
'This is not a political maneuver. It is a focused, calibrated move to lift legal barriers that have long stood in the way of economic prosperity,' Garbin added.
The existing 1987 Constitution provides for three modes of amending the Charter:
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