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‘No House leadership change’
The House of Representatives will maintain its current leadership with Speaker Martin Romualdez continuing in his position due to solid support from the majority of its members.
House Deputy Speaker Paolo Ortega confirmed the stability of the leadership, emphasizing unity among House members after a meeting focused on the budget and priority measures.
Ortega dismissed rumors of plans to oust the Speaker as mere gossip and hearsay, stating that attempts to sway members have been unsuccessful.
House Committee on Higher and Technical Education Chairperson Representative Jude Acidre also affirmed Romualdez's steady and trusted leadership, highlighting the unified actions of the House.
Romualdez has designated former Surigao del Norte congressman Robert Ace Barbers as his spokesman to respond to controversial issues.
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