MANILA, Philippines – House Majority Leader and reelected Capiz 2nd District Rep. Fredenil Castro on Tuesday said he is interested in becoming the Speaker of the lower house but is not serious in gaining the fourth-highest post in the country. That’s why I said a while ago that I have nothing to do with that (reports naming him as one of those seeking the post),” Castro said. The National Unity Party president said he has yet to discuss the matter with incumbent Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but said one’s political party is not a guarantee in securing the position. READ: Who is new House Majority Leader Fredenil Castro? “I am always open to be replaced because I am working as the majority leader at the pleasure of the appointing power and my colleagues in the House.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2019 11:37 UTC