It's a deadlock on charter change as the Senate decides to suspend the discussions because of the continuing people's initiative supported by leaders at the House of Representatives.<br /><br />After agreeing to President Bongbong Marcos' request for the Senate to lead the review of the 1987 Constitution, senators — in a manifesto — now unanimously thumb down the people's initiative which they say is a brazen attempt to violate the Constitution and undermine the country's democracy.<br /><br />But, House Speaker Martin Romualdez says it's a direct expression of the people's will while denouncing allegations of bribery in persuading citizens to sign the petition.<br /><br />President Marcos gives way to the Commission on Elections to do its job in validating the signatures.<br /><br />Join our chief correspondent and anchor Pia Hontiveros on Politics as usual — your weekly political appointment fix.<br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines
