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House 'solid' for Romualdez, allies say
Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega has dismissed rumors of a leadership change in the House of Representatives, stating that the majority coalition fully backs Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Ortega refuted the circulating whispers and speculations, emphasizing the solid unity within the House.
His statement came on the same day that Dasmariñas City Rep. Kiko Barzaga announced his departure from the majority coalition and the National Unity Party, reportedly due to suspected involvement in moves to oust Romualdez.
Ortega referenced a recent meeting of party leaders within the majority coalition, including House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, as evidence of their unified support for Romualdez.
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