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A bill presented as an amendment to the 1987 Constitution would (i) replace the unitary presidential system with a federal parliamentary system, where the Prime Minister is the head of government and a ceremonial President would remain as head of state; (ii) abolish the Vice Presidency; (iii) replace the bicameral Congress with regional legislatures in each autonomous region, while preserving the Republic’s name and national symbols. The measure is to be submitted to a national plebiscite for ratification. (a)Identify whether the proposed changes constitute an "amendment" or a "revision" of the Constitution, and justify your answer under the controlling doctrine. (b)Outline the proper process for valid enactment of these changes under the Constitution, including who may propose and the role and necessity of the plebiscite, but refrain from citing numerical vote thresholds.