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‘No House leadership change’
The House of Representatives maintains strong unity and support for Speaker Martin Romualdez, with no planned leadership change.
House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega affirmed the chamber's solidarity, dismissing rumors of plots to oust the Speaker as baseless.
Ortega noted that individuals making calls to other members regarding leadership changes often do not identify themselves.
A recent gathering of House leaders, including Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, focused on the budget and the President's priority measures, demonstrating their unity.
Representative Jude Acidre also confirmed the members' confidence in Romualdez's leadership and their continued support.
Former Surigao del Norte congressman Robert Ace Barbers has been appointed as Romualdez's spokesman to address controversial issues.
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