Supreme Court's decision on HR 1109 does not end everything

A few days ago, the Supreme Court handed down its decision on the petition against Hose Resolution 1109. HR 1109, in particular, calls for the convening of Constitutional Assembly even without the participation of the Senate. According to the SC, the dismissal of the petition was because the petitioners, Atty. Lozano and Louis Biraogo, have no legal standing and that the resolution is not a threat or not ripe for adjudication. Meanwhile, legal standing simply means the legal right to initiate a lawsuit.

Since HR 1109 does not necessarily involve spending taxpayer's money, the petitioners are not actually affected by the issue. Hence, they lack legal standing. In addition, the SC said that HR 1109 is not ripe for adjudication as it only calls for the convening of Constituent Assembly.

The decision of the SC does not end the fight against Constituent Assembly. It does not also give assurance to the proponents of Con-Ass that they can freely go with their plan. So far, the decision of the SC impacts either sides. As for me, the SC decision should not stop people from analyzing issues about Con-Ass and continue to be vigilant watcher of government's plan for the country. After all, its us, Filipino people, who can really protect and design the future of our beloved country.