PCCI Chairman Mr. George T. Barcelon serves as a resource person at the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments’ public consultation on proposals to lift restrictive economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.
Mr. Barcelon reiterated that PCCI supports amendments only in limited, specific economic areas to strengthen competitiveness, noting that the Constitution was crafted 34 years ago under conditions that have significantly changed.
He emphasized that PCCI does not endorse any specific legislation, instead calling for a transparent, inclusive, and well-studied process that safeguards economic stability.
PCCI also clarified that it is not pushing for broad changes in sensitive sectors, stressing the need to fully implement recent liberalization laws first.
During the session, Committee Chair Hon. Rufus Rodriguez acknowledged and welcomed PCCI’s position, noting the importance of the business sector’s perspective in ongoing deliberations.

PCCI Chair George T. Barcelon speaks at the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments’ consultation on easing restrictive economic provisions.