File photo) Former Philippine president and congresswoman Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (C) stands in the House of Representatives as the body prepares to vote on the death penalty in Manila on March 1, 2017. On Wednesday night, March 15, she was removed as Deputy House Speaker for voting against the reimposition of the death penalty in the country. Eleven other lawmakers with key chairmanship posts were ousted from their positions for voting against House Bill 4727/ AFP PHOTO / Noel CELIS
