House leaders back Cayetano amid power row
Leaders from both the majority and minority blocs of the House of Representatives, along with several deputy speakers, have expressed support for Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano amid a power dispute.
A total of 26 key lawmakers signed a manifesto supporting Cayetano on Sunday.
Deputy Speaker Dan Fernandez stated that at least 202 House members have already endorsed the manifesto.
The legislators pledged to continue transparent deliberations on the 2021 national budget, despite threats to disrupt its passage.
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