Senate Pres. Tito Sotto Speaks on Change of Leadership in the House of Representatives TITO SOTTO – The Senate President admitted that he was informed prior to the confirmation of the rumors and speculations about the resignation of Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez from being the House Speaker. Amid the flood control mess in the Philippines … Read more
DSWD, KALAHI-CIDSS Deliver Footbridge for Iloilo Community KALAHI-CIDSS – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) proudly showcased a newly built hanging footbridge in Barangay Kuyot, Janiuay, Iloilo, which has significantly improved the daily lives of local residents. In a Facebook post on Thursday, September 18, the DSWD announced that hundreds of residents, including … Read more
House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos Says Pick of New Speaker “Consultative” SANDRO MARCOS – The presidential son and Ilocos Norte Representative hit back at Davao 1st District Congressman Paolo Duterte following his accusation over the change of leadership in the House of Representatives. Presidential cousin and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez resigned from being the House … Read more
Sen. Bato dela Rosa Speaks on Change of Leadership in House of Representatives BATO DELA ROSA – The Senator confirmed that he personally knows newly-elected House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy. The change of leadership in the House of Representatives gathered different reactions from the Filipino people as well as some officials in the government. Leyte … Read more
Curlee Discaya Cited for Lying During Flood Control Hearing CURLEE DISCAYA – The controversial contractor was cited in contempt by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee for allegedly lying about the reason behind his wife Sarah Discaya’s absence during the Senate hearing on flood control project anomalies held on September 18. During the session, Curlee claimed … Read more
Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Accuses Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos over Pick for New House Speaker PAOLO DUTERTE – The Davao Congressman spoke on Leyte Representative Martin Romualdez resigning as House Speaker and replaced with Isabela Rep. Bojie Dy. Amid the allegations of flood control corruption against him, Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez decided to resign … Read more
Former House Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaks on Decision To Resign from Post MARTIN ROMUALDEZ – The former House Speaker spoke his side over his decision to step down from the leadership of the House of Representatives. Amid the rumors and speculations, Antipolo City 1st District Representative Ronaldo Puno confirmed that Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez has … Read more
ML Partylist Rep. Leila de Lima Reacts To Change in Leadership in the House LEILA DE LIMA – The Mamamayang Liberal Representative spoke on the change in leadership of the House of Representatives after Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez’s resignation as House Speaker. On the eve of Tuesday, many Filipinos were left confused as claims and … Read more
Davao Cong. Paolo Duterte Cites Presence of Son of Pres. Bongbong Marcos in Congress PAOLO DUTERTE – The Davao 1st District Congressman dared Pres. Bongbong Marcos to file charges against the congressmen linked to flood control corruption. The flood control mess in the Philippines triggered criticisms not just against the Department of Public Works and … Read more
Romualdez Steps Down Amid DPWH Flood Control Controversy JAY KHONGHUN – The Zambales Representative and House Deputy Speaker spoke about House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s decision to resign, emphasizing that it was not made lightly. According to Khonghun, Romualdez had been considering stepping down for quite some time, especially after his name was linked to the … Read more