A Negros Oriental solon is in favor of changing the Constitution and not just its economic provisions.
Negros Oriental 3rd district Rep. Pryde Henry Teves said this is the right time to craft a new Constitution while President Benigno S. Aquino III enjoys high ratings.
He said the present Constitution was crafted in so short a time that it contains many vague interpretations.
"Originally, it was made to fit a parliamentary form of government, and then suddenly we have a bicameral form with the Senate and the House of Representatives," he said.
Personally, Teves said, the present Constitution contains very vindictive provisions, something made out of emotions or anger, to go after the elite "who have ravaged our resources", among others.
"It's time to call for Charter change because President Aquino III is so popular and people see he has no personal interest in mind," Teves pointed out.
As to the term limits for politicians, Teves is in favor of extending the number of years per term, but also reduced number of terms, like three to five years for one term and one reelection.
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