Screengrab from COMELEC Press Briefing

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has made the decision to suspend proceedings for the people's initiative seeking to amend the Charter. The indefinite suspension includes the acceptance of any signatureship, with a directive to all election officers nationwide not to entertain these signature submissions for the time being.

The move by Comelec comes amid various concerns and considerations, prompting the electoral body to take a cautious approach towards the ongoing efforts to initiate changes in the Constitution.

The decision to halt the acceptance of signatureships reflects the need for a thorough review and assessment of the initiative's compliance with legal and procedural requirements.