MANILA, Philippines — Members of the House of Representatives on Monday welcomed the 18th Congress with a new set of officials. During the lower chamber’s first regular session for the 18th Congress, members of the House elected Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as the Majority Leader. READ: House obeys Duterte, elects Cayetano as SpeakerCayetano clinched the lower chamber’s top post after he garnered 266 votes from his colleagues during the Congress election ahead of the President’s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin Jr., a member of the Minority, said they would formally elect Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. as their leader on Tuesday. Jose Luis MontalesHouse Sergeant-at-arms:– Gen. Ramon ApolinarioMore House officials are expected to be elected in different positions, including committee chairmanships, in the coming days.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 22, 2019 06:22 UTC