Marcos wants Cha-cha plebiscite in 2025 electionsSenate President Juan Miguel Zubiri (L), Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (C) and Speaker of the House Martin Romualdez reacts after the president delivered his speech during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City on July 24, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told senators he wants the plebiscite on proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution to be held alongside the 2025 midterm polls, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said on Monday. The Senate president added that they will not be able to pass RBH 6 before March ends due to other important measures being deliberated by senators. And our president eventually wants to course it during the 2025 elections,” Zubiri said. Both House leaders and the Comelec previously thumbed down Angara's suggestion to synchronize the Cha-cha plebiscite with the 2025 elections.

Source: Philippine Star February 26, 2024 20:29 UTC