MANILA, Philippines — Two of the President’s children — Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio — met with House members vying for the speakership in the 18th Congress in Davao City on Saturday. Those who attended the meeting are Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco and Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano. ADVERTISEMENTIn a statement sent to reporters, Paolo described the meeting as “cordial” during which they discussed the progress of the Philippines. RELATEDHugpong endorses Ungab over Velasco for SpeakerPolong-led bloc wants say in speakershipPDP-Laban endorses Velasco as 18th Congress House Speaker(Edited: Alexander T. Magno)Read NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 06, 2019 12:56 UTC