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Speaker Romualdez: Is he resigning?
The House of Representatives suspended its session amid rumors of a plot to oust Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Items, including Romualdez's nameplate, were seen being moved out of his office at the Batasang Pambansa Complex.
Sources indicate that resignation is now the more likely option for Romualdez, with a leave of absence also floated.
The resignation route is reportedly being made more attractive to calm the political situation agitated by exposés about massive corruption and congressional insertions.
Ako Bicol Representative Zaldy Co, chairperson of the appropriations committee and reportedly at the center of the maelstrom, has managed to steer clear of House investigations.
An agreement with the President that Romualdez would remain Speaker reportedly fell through, with allies convincing him that letting go was a better option to cool things down.
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