ADVERTISEMENTUnder the agreement, Cayetano would serve as House Speaker in the first 15 months of the 18th Congress while Velasco would succeed to serve for the remaining 21 months under a term-sharing agreement. “The covenant was crystal clear: a 15-21 term-sharing agreement. The first term expires on Sept 30, after which the second term immediately begins,” Velasco said. I have always intended to honor the agreement. Despite the term-sharing agreement, a number of House members from both the majority and minority bloc have expressed support towards the continued leadership of Cayetano.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 28, 2020 06:22 UTC