(CNN Philippines) Metro Manila — The Bayan Muna Party-list “will definitely” challenge before the Supreme Court (SC) the constitutionality of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill, which is now awaiting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s signature.
“The Constitution is clear in requiring three readings on separate days plus a requirement that the legislators have a copy of the bill they are approving as well as the time to study the bill. Maharlika is therefore unconstitutional and will definitely be challenged by Bayan Muna in the Supreme Court,” Bayan Muna chairman Neri Colmenares said Friday.
At least two senators earlier said they will back any action to take the controversial measure to the high court.
Senate Bill 2020 creating the MIF was swiftly approved on second and third reading just minutes apart early morning of May 31. Legislative measures normally see first, second, and third reading approvals on separate days — unless certified as urgent by the president… Read More
