Velasco picked as PDP-Laban leader in House

(Eagle News)–Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco has been chosen as the leader of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan in the House of Representatives.

Velasco, who issued a thank you statement after he was picked, said the decision was made by the party leadership.

“This fresh step by the party leadership is a welcome development, as this will further strengthen unity and camaraderie among PDP-Laban members,” Velasco said.

“With 69 members of PDP-Laban in the House, this new setup will ensure that we move in one direction in taking a party stand on vital issues, but more importantly in supporting the legislative agenda to improve the lives of the Filipino people,” he added.

Under the term-sharing agreement backed by President Rodrigo Duterte, Velasco would serve as the next Speaker, after now-Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano’s 15-month term.