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Tiangco pushes total House overhaul
Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco is advocating for a total overhaul of the House of Representatives leadership, citing concerns over alleged kickbacks in flood control projects involving lawmakers, including Speaker Martin Romualdez.
Tiangco suggested that Bacolod Rep. Albee Benitez should be the next Speaker to implement reforms, as Benitez belongs to the independent bloc and did not vote for Romualdez.
The discussions for a potential leadership change were fueled by these allegations and ongoing concerns about the House's reputation.
Speaker Martin Romualdez and other implicated lawmakers have denied the corruption allegations.
Rep. Francisco Barzaga has left the House supermajority coalition and his party, the National Unity Party (NUP), following the rumored leadership change, stating he voted for Romualdez under party orders.
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Independent lawmaker Toby Tiangco has hinted at an ongoing effort to unseat Speaker Martin Romualdez, citing lawmakers' concerns about public perception and potential lack of majority support.
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The House of Representatives maintains strong unity and support for Speaker Martin Romualdez, with no planned leadership change.
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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.
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