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Since 1997, there have been multiple attempts to amend and revise the 1987 Constitution in response to various challenges the country has faced over the years. Recently, an economic charter change was approved on the third and final reading by Congress, which seeks to amend the 1987 constitution to lift foreign ownership to some vital industries in the country.
To address this concern, Mr. Jemy Gatdula, the Dean of the Institute of Law at the University of Asia and Pacific, and opinions columnist for BusinessWorld shared his insights on the initiative to amend and revise the 1987 Constitution, particularly its economic provisions.
Interview by Edg Adrian A. Eva
Audio editing by Jayson John D. Mariñas
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