Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, February 28) — The House of Representatives by voice vote on Tuesday approved on second reading Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, which calls for a constitutional convention in pursuing charter change.
The constitutional convention, which will have over 300 delegates, will draft amendments to the 1987 Constitution.
Most of the delegates would come from each of the 253 legislative districts and to be elected simultaneous with the Oct. 30 barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections.
Meanwhile, 20% of the total number of delegates would be chosen jointly by House Speaker Martin Romualdez and Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri from identified sectors.
The bill also proposes an allowance of ₱10,000 for each day a delegate attends the convention. Separate provisions would be given for transportation and lodging.
