Lawmakers cannot guarantee that term limits will not be extended once Congress convenes as a Constituent Assembly (ConAss) to amend the 1987 Constitution.

Reps. Ben Evardone of Eastern Samar, Rodito Albano of Isabela and Albee Benitez of Negros Occidental admitted that term limits could be tinkered with, but not necessarily for the benefit of sitting elective officials.

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