Makabayan bloc urges House to defer Cha-cha deliberations amid transport strike

Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc have asked the House of Representatives leadership to defer the deliberations on charter change proposals amid the week-long transport strike. | GabrielLaluINQ

“The nation and our constituents are more concerned now on how to help public utility drivers ensure their jobs and livelihood that are about to be phased out by the supposed modernization of PUVs,” they added.Currently,that are on the plenary: Resolution of Both Houses No. 6 which calls for a constitutional convention to amend the 1987 Constitution, and House Bill No. 7352 which if enacted, would be the enabling law to RBH No. 6.last February 28, while HB No.

Instead of deliberating the charter change proposals, the Makabayan lawmakers said Congress should allot the time to discuss what measures can be done to support public transport drivers and operators.Subscribe to our daily newsletter

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