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Albee Benitez’s son Javi did not sign Negros lawmakers’ manifesto of support for Romualdez
A majority of lawmakers from the Negros Island Region (NIR) have expressed their support for House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez.
Negros Occidental 4th District Rep. Jeffrey Ferrer confirmed that their party, the National Unity Party (NUP), and most NIR representatives are backing Romualdez.
However, Negros Occidental 3rd District Rep. Javi Benitez, son of Negros Oriental Rep. Albee Benitez, did not sign the manifesto of support.
Ferrer noted that Benitez's decision not to sign was anticipated, as Benitez had previously questioned the designation of a spokesperson for the House Speaker.
Javi Benitez clarified that he remains part of the House majority, consistent with House Rules, and has not resigned.
Negros Occidental 6th District Representative Mercedes Alvarez initially did not sign but later assured Ferrer that she would sign the manifesto.
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