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Sara Duterte’s endorsement swayed lawmakers’ support from Cayetano to Velasco —solon
Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio's endorsement was a factor in lawmakers shifting support from Alan Peter Cayetano to Lord Allan Velasco for Speaker of the House.
Oriental Mindoro Representative Salvador "Doy" Leachon stated that the endorsement influenced the decision of lawmakers.
Leachon emphasized the importance of aligning the legislative and executive branches for the successful implementation of government programs.
Duterte-Carpio and her party supported the term-sharing agreement between Cayetano and Velasco.
The number of lawmakers backing Velasco increased prior to a special session requested by Duterte.
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House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco acknowledged that Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte's endorsement played a significant role in his election to the speakership.
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Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and her party, Hugpong ng Pagbabago (HNP), have voiced their support for the term-sharing agreement between Speaker Alan Cayetano and Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco.
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Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives by 186 lawmakers during a gathering at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City on Monday, which was later ratified at the Batasang Pambansa on Tuesday.
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Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco was elected Speaker by 186 lawmakers in a separate session held outside the Batasang Pambansa complex.
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