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Manifesto says 187 lawmakers to elect Velasco as Speaker today

(Eagle News)–Allies of Marinduque Rep. Lord Velasco are set to elect him as Speaker on Monday, Oct. 12, a manifesto said. The manifesto sent to reporters said 187 lawmakers in the House will declare the Speaker post vacant and then vote for Velasco, who is supposed to take over the Speakership  on October 14, as agreed upon in  a term-sharing deal with Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, and brokered by President Rodrigo Duterte. The 187 lawmakers […]

President Duterte threatens to resign if son Paolo runs for House speakership post

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, May 27, threatened to resign if his son Paolo runs for the speakership in the House of Representatives. “Sinabi ko sa kanya, if you run for speakership, let me know. Kasi kung tatakbo ka, magre-resign ako,” Duterte said in a speech during the oathtaking of new government officials in the Palace. According to Duterte he was not taking sides in the race. Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez, who […]