Concerns raised over Duterte's decision to split terms of House speakers

— Clintonology A rift among his allies for the position prompted Duterte to make the surprise announcement.

“I tried to distance myself from the… But apparently I said it’s time that I talk. So ganun ho ang ano – that’s the setup,” he“Since the election of the speaker has resulted in a bitter and fractious rivalry that threatens the break-up of political allies, the President, to save the unity of the alliance and avert its fragmentation, obliged to the request of the three candidates,” Panelo said referring to Romualdez, Cayetano and Velasco.

A president can, however, endorse a candidate who traditionally gets the support of the majority during election time.for her preferred replacement but she did not publicly mention any names. resulted in a surprise voting during the congressional hearing before the state of the nation address was delivered.Being the highest ranking member in the lower chamber, the House speaker is influential in carrying out the legislative agenda of the administration.

Former speakers of the House include Jose de Venecia Jr. under the Ramos and Arroyo administrations, Manuel Villar under the Estrada administration, Arnulfo Fuentebella under the Estrada and Arroyo administrations and Feliciano Belmonte Jr. under the Aquino administration. This year, Duterte hoped the Congress will speed up moves to make amendments in the main charter before his six-year term ends.—Artwork by Uela Altar-Badayos

No. We believe it will not. Historically, agreements like this one are honored more in their breach than in their compliance. Would Rep. Cayetano be willing to relinquish the speakership post after 15 months? Mayor Isko Moreno knows the answer to this from personal experience.

Only time can tell, i think

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