#PingSays: Senators close ranks, won’t attend ConAss joint session without proper assurances | Jan. 17, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answered questions on:
– senators agreeing not to attend a joint session for Charter change without assurance the Senate and House will vote separately
– possible expulsion of senators who attend a joint session without authorization
– constitutional convention or constituent assembly?

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#PingTweets: On the higher level of discourse at the Senate’s hearing on Charter change

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Watch: Sen. Lacson at the Senate hearing on Charter change

At the Senate Hearing Discussing Moves to Amend the Constitution

At the Senate hearing discussing moves to amend the Constitution, Sen. Lacson was congratulated by former Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. for Senate Resolution 580, which lets the Senate act on proposing or initiating an amendment to the Constitution “as a separate institutional body independent” of the Lower House.

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#PingTweets: Crossing party lines: Senators united on the issue of a joint session for Charter change

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Related:
Senators close ranks, won’t attend ConAss joint session without proper assurances
Senate Resolution 580, constituting the Senate into a constituent assembly

#PingSays: On Charter change moves in the Senate and House | Jan. 16, 2018

In an interview, Sen. Lacson answers questions on:
– changing the Constitution’s provisions on term limits
support for Senate Resolution 580

Related:
Read: Senate Resolution 580, constituting the Senate into a constituent assembly
Senate Resolution 580 gains support

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