Renowned jurist and former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio T. Carpio has sounded the alarm on the constitutionality of the people’s initiative campaign to amend the Constitution. In a recent interview, he emphasized that this approach is fraught with risks and could lead to an unconstitutional revision of the nation’s charter.
Carpio’s concerns stem from the potential for abuse and manipulation in the people’s initiative process. He believes that allowing amendments through a plebiscite without clear guidelines and safeguards could undermine the integrity of the Constitution and compromise the democratic principles it embodies.
As a staunch advocate for constitutionalism, Justice Carpio has consistently underscored the importance of upholding the rule of law and protecting the Constitution from attempts to circumvent or amend it unilaterally. His position serves as a timely reminder to stakeholders involved in the people’s initiative campaign to carefully consider the implications of their actions on the country’s democratic foundations.