Sara Duterte's endorsement sways lawmakers to Velasco

Sara Duterte's endorsement influenced lawmakers to support Lord Allan Velasco over Alan Peter Cayetano for the speakership position.

Oriental Mindoro Representative Salvador Leachon stated that alignment between the executive and legislative branches is crucial for government programs.

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte met with Velasco in Davao City last Friday, discussing the term-sharing agreement and Hugpong Ng Pagbabago party's support for Velasco.

Sara Duterte emphasized her party’s commitment to enforcing the speakership term-sharing deal as ordered by President Rodrigo Duterte.