Different views of Solon and Economist sparks debate over 1987 Constitution
During the weekly forum of THE AGENDA at Club Filipino on Friday March 15, an economist and a lawmaker expressed their different views on amending the 1987 Constitution. The debate over amending the 1987 Constitution in the Philippines, particularly regarding the restrictions on foreign direct investments (FDI), has sparked differing viewpoints from key figures in economics and politics. Dr. Calixto “Tito” Chikiamco, President of the Foundation for Economic Freedom, has been vocal about the need to remove these restrictions, arguing that they have hindered the country’s economic growth. He emphasizes that the Philippines stands out as the only country...
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