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Ousted Speaker not likely to join minority
The minority bloc in the House of Representatives remains united, with its leadership intact under Cong. Benny Abante.
Allies of the recently ousted Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano may apply to join the minority bloc, as those who did not vote for the new Speaker, Lord Allan Velasco, are entitled to be part of it.
However, Cayetano and his wife, Taguig Rep. Lani Cayetano, have signed a manifesto of support for Speaker Velasco under the Nacionalista Party, making it unlikely for the ousted Speaker to join the minority bloc.
Minority Leader Abante had earlier expressed willingness to yield his post to Cayetano should he decide to leave the House majority.
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