MANILA, Philippines – Bubusisiin ng House of Representatives ang “legal concerns” kaugnay sa Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) law, ayon kay Speaker Martin Romualdez nitong Miyerkules, Oktubre 4.
Ang pahayag na ito ni Romualdez ay kasunod ng kautusan ng Korte Suprema sa Kamara, Senado, Department of Finance, at Office of the President na magpasa ng kanilang mga komento sa petisyon na kumikwestyon sa constitutionality nito.
“We respect the Supreme Court’s directive for the Executive and Legislative branches of government to provide their response concerning Republic Act (RA) 11954, the Maharlika Investment Fund Act of 2023. The concerns raised by the petitioners deserve to be addressed comprehensively,” ani Romualdez.
Noong Setyembre 18, 2023, matatandaang hinamon nina Bayan Muna chairman Neri Colmenares, dating Bayan Muna Representatives Isagani Zarate at Ferdinand Gaite, at Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III ang
“constitutionality” ng MIF.
Sinabi ng petitioners na pumalya ang MIF na tugunan ang “test of economic viability,” na isa umano sa limitasyong ipinapataw ng Konstitusyon, “to ensure that government haphazardly relinquish its governmental functions without basis.”
“The House of Representatives, under my leadership as the Speaker, affirms its commitment to the rule of law and will duly submit our comment within the ten-day timeframe. We have followed due legislative processes in crafting and enacting this law, keeping in mind the best interests of the Filipino people,” pahayag ni Romualdez.
“It is important for the public to know that our intent was always to ensure transparency, accountability, and financial prudence in the management of public funds. We will thoroughly review the petition’s claims to ensure the Fund’s integrity and our adherence to the Constitution,” pagpapatuloy ng Speaker.
“Our nation’s prosperity and welfare are at the forefront of our legislative agenda, and we remain open to any constructive dialogue that would further our shared goal of uplifting the lives of Filipinos,” dagdag pa niya.
Nauna nang nagbigay ang state-run banks na
Development Bank of the Philippines at Landbank of the Philippines ng P75 bilyon sa mga assets nito para sa MIF, na inaasahang magsisimula ng investments sa unang bahagi ng 2024. RNT/JGC
