MANILA, Feb. 21 -- Senators welcomed Wednesday the filing of the Resolution of Both Houses No. 7 (RBH 7) in the House of Representatives, saying the move results in faster and smoother proceedings on the proposed amendments to the three economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution.

Senator Ramon Revilla Jr. said "the sooner we conclude this, the better it is for our people."

"This proposal mirrors RBH 6 in the Senate, and will usher in an expeditious and efficient consideration and resolution of issues and concerns on the proposed amendments," Revilla said in a statement, noting that there is nothing wrong with both houses of Congress simultaneously tackling the measures.

Revilla also thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for trust...