MANILA — The Senate will formally register its strong opposition against the ongoing people’s initiative that seeks to dilute the Senate's vote in amending the Constitution.

• PIRMA head admits goal to dilute Senate vote in 'Cha-cha'

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri confirmed this in a text message on Tuesday, without giving more details.

Senate sources said senators agreed to come up with a “strongly-worded manifesto” that would carry the Chamber’s opposition to the people’s initiative during their Monday caucus.

• 900 cities, towns submit signatures for people's initiative

The same sources said Zubiri would announce the manifesto through a press conference after Tuesday’s session opening.

Asked if the information was true, Zubiri, in a text message said: “Yes and will share later.”

• People's Initiative threatens legislative checks and balances: Carpio

PIRMA, the group that revived its advocacy to amend the 1987 Constitution through a people’s initiative, admitted that its goal is to see senators and congressmen “voting jointly” on Charter change proposals.

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