House leaders dismiss talks of leadership change

Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega has dismissed rumors of an impending leadership change in the House of Representatives, asserting that the chamber is united and solidly behind Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.

Ortega stated that talks of a leadership change are merely gossip and hearsay, emphasizing that top House officials remain supportive of the current Speaker.

He pointed to a photograph of party leaders, including Majority Leader Sandro Marcos, meeting with Romualdez as evidence of the House's unity.

Ortega reiterated that despite ongoing murmurs, the House is collectively strong and there will be no change in leadership.

The Deputy Speaker's statement comes as Dasmariñas City Rep. Kiko Barzaga announced his departure from the majority coalition and his party, the National Unity Party, after he was suspected of being involved in moves to oust Romualdez as Speaker.