DAVAO CITY –, Philippines — This city’s third district Rep. Isidro Ungab has just strengthened his bid to become speaker of the House of Representatives. Paolo, who had threatened to seek the speaker’s post himself, said he discussed the matter with President Duterte last Thursday. They agreed that the time has not yet come for Paolo, a neophyte congressman, to lead the House. “I will support the bid for speakership of Congressman Isidro Ungab from our sister party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP),” said Paolo, who is president of the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HTL). The source also said Paolo and Ungab met with Velasco Friday night in Davao City.

Source: Philippine Star July 06, 2019 16:45 UTC