ConCon bill filed to 'correct errors' of 1987 Constitution

Deputy Speaker Antipolo City 1st district Rep. Ronaldo Puno led fellow National Unity Party (NUP) congressmen in filing a measure seeking to convene a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) to propose amendments to and modernize the 1987 Constitution.

- By ELLSON QUISMORIO

"For nearly four decades, the 1987 Constitution has anchored our democracy. But experience has shown that ambiguities, procedural lapses, and outdated provisions have created confusion and weakened institutional accountability," read the explanatory note of House Bill No. 5870 filed by Puno and his party-mates on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

"This measure seeks to fulfill—not discard—the 1987 Constitution: to correct its errors, complete its intent, and reinforce its authority with clarity and coherence."

Puno said the ConCon offers the most prudent, participatory, and legitimate mechanism for reform. "It invites the nation to confront enduring constitutional ambiguities through reasoned debate, anchored in the rule of law and the people's voice," he said.

Under the proposal, 150 delegates will be elected on May 11, 2026, with representation drawn from all 18 administrative regions, including the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM).