Posted 1/16/2024, 9:50:00 PM
Angara to Lead Senate Panel Reviewing Charter Change on Foreign Ownership as Padilla Softens Stance
- Angara to head Senate subcommittee on charter change, taking over from Padilla
- Subcommittee to tackle Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, focused on easing restrictions on foreign ownership in certain sectors
- Padilla still chairs committee on constitutional amendments, subcommittee report needs his approval
- Padilla initially opposed changes but now expresses support for Resolution No. 6
- House Majority Leader Dalipe says House has long believed in need for amendments, looks forward to collaborating with Senate