Manila Bulletin
Duterte has had enough of House speakership feud
President Rodrigo Duterte is unlikely to convene another meeting with Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano and Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco regarding the speakership row.
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque stated that the President has already communicated his stance to both political allies, emphasizing the urgency of passing the national budget, especially for COVID-19 response.
Duterte previously met with Cayetano and Velasco to remind them to honor their term-sharing agreement.
Following their last meeting, Cayetano's camp reportedly claimed that Velasco would take over the House leadership by October 14.
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