The speakership is seen as a key position of power in the lead up to the 2022 elections, as the House may make or break the legislative agenda of President Rodrigo Duterte.
As the speakership race heats up even further three weeks before the 18th Congress opens, lawmakers in the House of Representatives are hoping that President Rodrigo Duterte endorses a candidate for the top post in the chamber to finally put a decisive end to the derby.
pretext — because it's presidential desire,” Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda said in a press conference Thursday.
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