More allies of President Duterte were named as chairpersons of key committees in the House of Representatives. For the powerful Commission on Appointments, Farinas named the following as its members – Occidental Mindoro Rep. Josephine Sato, Isabela Rep. Rodolfo Albano III, A Teacher Rep. Julieta Cortuna, and Cebu Rep. Benhur Salimbangon. During the plenary session on Monday, Majority Floor Leader Ilocos Norte Rep. Rudy Farinas named the chairpersons of the following committees:-Constitutional amendment – Southern Leyte Rep. Roger MercadoADVERTISEMENT-Games and amusements – Paranaque Rep. Gus Tambunting-Trade and industry – AGAP Rep. Rico Geron-Ways and means – Quirino Rep. Dakila Cua-Women and gender equality – DIWA Rep. Emmeline Aglipay-Villar-Globalization and world trade organization – Ako Bicol Rep. Christopher Co-Land use – Negros Occidental Rep. Alejandro Mirasol-Sustainable development goals – Masbate Rep. Elisa Kho-Northern Luzon quadrangle – Mountain Province Rep. Maximo DalogFarinas also named the following as members of the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal – Misamis Occidental Rep. Jorge Almonte and Ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer August 08, 2016 11:37 UTC