(Eagle News) — Deputy Speaker and Misamis Occidental Rep. Henry Oaminal has tested positive for COVID-19. Oaminal made the announcement in a Facebook post on Monday, May 17. According to Oaminal, the results were based on a test result he took after experiencing body malaise and fever. He said this was despite him being “vigilant – strictly practicing the proper COVID-19 protocols, and meeting only with people who tested negative on the same day.” “However, […]
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Former Deputy Speaker Raneo Abu tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News) — Former Deputy Speaker Raneo Abu has tested positive for COVID-19. In a Facebook post, Abu–who is asymptomatic–said this was based on the results of the RT-PCR test he took on March 25, the last day before the recess. He said on the same day, he went to an isolation facility. He said his daughter tested negative for the virus. “Hinihimok ko ang lahat ng aking mga nakasalamuha ng mga nagdaang araw na […]
Most number of Deputy Speakers at 28 under Speaker Velasco as 9 more take oath
(Eagle News) — The House of Representatives under Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco now holds the distinction as having the most number of deputy speakers in history at 28, with the recent oath taking of nine new deputy speakers. The nine new Deputy Speakers designated by Speaker Velasco and who took their oath on Dec. 7 were the following: 1. Negros Oriental 3rd District Rep. Arnolfo “Arnie” Teves Jr. 2. Pampanga 4th District Rep. […]





