Party-list coalition sits out choice of speaker, to support Duterte’s anointed 0 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Ben RosarioNotwithstanding denials from Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte’s personal choice for speaker will emerge as the next leader of the House of Representatives. Velasco discussed his program for the speaker with the PCI headed by its newly-elected president, 1Pacman Partylist Rep. Mikey Romero. Ako Bicol Partylist Rep.Alfredo Garbin, partymate of murdered PCI president Rep. Rodel Batocabe, said the partylist group will also await Duterte’s declaration on whom to support in the speakership race. PDP-Laban has won 85 seats while the PCI is assured of 54 members for a total 139 congressmen voting for the Duterte choice for speaker.

Source: Manila Bulletin May 23, 2019 14:03 UTC