Leaders of the House of Representatives on Thursday emphasized their commitment to preventing political amendments in the plenary debates on Resolution of Both Houses No. 7, which were scheduled for discussion starting Monday.
“I believe, talking to most members of the House, almost all are supportive of the nearly all are in favor of limiting the resolution to three amendments ,” she told a news briefing. Addressing apprehensions, Quezon City Rep. Marvin Rillo urged the Makabayan bloc to trust their colleagues, stating that supporters of RBH No. 7 would oppose any attempts to introduce political amendments.
He stressed the need to trust the process and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s clear focus on economic amendments. Meanwhile, the House members expressed optimism about Zubiri’s ability to garner 18 votes for the passage of RBH No. 6.