Cayetano insists ouster plot ‘verified’ despite Velasco’s denial

Credit to Author: Divina Nova Joy Dela Cruz| Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 07:30:58 +0000

DESPITE a denial from Marinduque Rep. Lord Alan Velasco, Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano claimed he has verified information on a move to oust him from his post. “Up to this day, I continue to honor the term-sharing agreement brokered by no less than President Rodrigo Duterte when the 18th Congress convened in July 2019. From the […]

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Cayetano assures House he will step down as Speaker when asked

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 28 Nov 2019 09:49:48 +0000

SPEAKER Alan Peter Cayetano said on Thursday that there was no need for members of the House of Representatives to mount a coup d’etat to wrest the leadership from him. In an ambush interview at the Club Filipino in San Juan City, Cayetano said he did not want to speculate about moves to replace him […]

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Cayetano dangles longer term for lawmakers

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:46:37 +0000

EVEN before he could assume the speakership, Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano dangled a proposal for a longer term for his colleagues, alongside federalism. “While we push for federalism, I…READ

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Paolo Duterte sets sights on House speakership

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2019 04:17:11 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – After earlier declaring that he is not keen on becoming speaker of the House of Representatives,  presidential son and Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte suddenly had a change of heart and said he is open to vying for the speakership.

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UPDATE: Marinduque Rep. Velasco gets PDP-Laban’s nod for speakership

Credit to Author: BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2019 01:53:25 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s political party has endorsed the candidacy for speakership of Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco although the Chief Executive himself has stayed away from making any personal choice….READ

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Duterte to have ‘final say’ in PDP-Laban bet for speakership — Pacquiao

Credit to Author: BERNADETTE E. TAMAYO| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 10:00:08 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte will have the “final say” in the selection of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) candidate for the speakership at the House of Representatives, Sen. Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao…READ

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‘Undisciplined’ PDP-Laban members face sanction — Pimentel

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2019 05:32:04 +0000

“Undisciplined” members of the ruling party Partido Demokratiko Pilipino–Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) will be sanctioned

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National Unity Party backs Cayetano’s speakership bid

Credit to Author: ggaviola| Date: Mon, 03 Jun 2019 03:46:56 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — The National Unity Party (NUP) is backing the speakership bid of Taguig Representative-elect Alan Peter Cayetano in the coming 18th Congress, the political party’s chairman Ronaldo Puno said Monday.

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House leaders on Alvarez vote-buying allegations: ‘Congressmen are not cheap’

Credit to Author: GLEE JALEA| Date: Wed, 29 May 2019 05:49:44 +0000

DAYS after Davao del Norte 1st District Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez disclosed an ongoing money race between two other aspirants for the speakership, incumbent officials of the House of Representatives were quick to refute the…READ

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