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(Eagle News) — The rumored plot to oust Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez was “very briefly touched” on during the all-member caucus of the House of Representatives on Monday, July 23. Deputy Speaker Gwen Garcia, who attended the caucus held to discuss the Bangsamoro Organic Law, did not, however, confirm if the move to replace Alvarez was to push through. She only said that if there was indeed such a move, “I’m sure may mag-oobject..” “I think […]
(Eagle News)—-The 17th Congress opened on Monday, July 23, its third regular session, hours before President Rodrigo Duterte was slated to deliver his third State of the Nation Address. Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez delivered a speech at the start of the House of Representatives’ session, touting what he said were the Lower House’s accomplishments under his leadership. There have been reports Alvarez would be replaced by Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who was deputy speaker until she was […]
