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Velasco to give Abante leadership post after move to House majority bloc
Manila Representative Bienvenido "Benny" Abante Jr. resigned as House minority leader to join the majority bloc led by Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
Abante announced his decision on Friday, October 16, stating he has "full trust" in Velasco's leadership.
He expressed a desire to be more proactive in legislation and congressional oversight by joining the majority.
Speaker Velasco confirmed he will give Abante a House post, although the specific position is still under evaluation.
Velasco also announced that Pampanga Representative Mikey Arroyo will be given the chairmanship of the Committee on Energy.
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