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'287 of 317 members of 20th Congress support Romualdez as House Speaker'
Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez is expected to be reelected as Speaker of the House of Representatives for the 20th Congress due to overwhelming support from his colleagues.
House Assistant Majority Leader Ernesto Dionisio confirmed that 287 out of 317 members of the 20th Congress have expressed support for Romualdez.
Dionisio stated that it is unlikely for any other strong contender to emerge for the Speakership given the overwhelming numbers.
House Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco has been expelled from the National Unity Party (NUP), which supports Romualdez's reelection bid.
The Speakership race and the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte were not discussed during a fellowship dinner hosted by Romualdez for incoming neophyte congressmen.
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Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez is expected to be reelected as Speaker of the House of Representatives, with 287 lawmakers reportedly pledging their support.
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Fifty-eight out of 63 party-list representatives in the incoming 20th Congress have pledged their support for the leadership of Speaker Martin Romualdez.
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Cebu Rep. Duke Frasco has denied rumors of aspiring for the Speakership of the 20th Congress, stating he has not made any decision or offered himself for the position.
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