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Paduano named new House minority leader
Abang Lingkod party-list Representative Joseph Stephen Paduano has been elected as the new minority leader of the House of Representatives.
Paduano was unanimously elected by the minority bloc, which expressed confidence in his leadership.
He replaces Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante Jr., who recently joined the House majority bloc.
Paduano, a third-term lawmaker, has been a member of the minority bloc since the 17th Congress.
He is known for advocating for the welfare of farmers and fisherfolk, particularly rice and sugar farmers.
The minority bloc stated they will remain loyal to the group's principles of fiscalizing and providing a check and balance in the House.
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