PEOPLE'S INITIATIVE HEARING

Senators listen intently to the testimonies of resource speakers during today’s (Aug. 29) public hearing on issues surrounding the people’s initiative, a signature campaign aimed at changing the Constitution which is being endorsed by the Arroyo administration. The hearing was jointly conducted by the Committees on Constitutional Amendments, Revision of Codes and Laws, Finance and Local Government chaired by Senators Richard Gordon, Franklin Drilon and Alfredo Lim, respectively. Top photo shows Drilon, Gordon, Senators Juan Ponce Enrile and Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada. Below, from left, former Comelec chair Christian Monsod of One Voice, Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay, Comelec chair Benjamin Abalos and Solicitor General Antonio Eduardo Nachura. (Photo by Albert Calvelo, Senate PRIB)