Romualdez’s possible exit as speaker is hinted by some lawmakers

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQINQUIRER.net 09/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Martin Romualdez of the House of Representatives is believed to be on his way out from the chamber’s top post. That is according to at least three insiders in the House, which included two…

Impeach bid seeks answers Sara Duterte never gave, Speaker tells Senate

Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQINQUIRER.net 08/07/2025

MANILA, Philippines — “It was not motivated by politics.” This was what House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez told the Senate on Thursday about the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte, and that it was motivated by…

Rendon Labador muling naghamon: ‘Sinong artista d’yan ang may b*yag na humarap sa akin? Ano, wasakan tayo ng dangal!?’

Ervin Santiago 05/19/2023

HAMON kung hamon ang ginawa ng kontrobersyal na motivational speaker na si  Rendon Labador sa mga kilalang celebrities at social media influencers para sa isang “no holds barred” podcast. Partikular na tinukoy ni Rendon ang mga “laos”…

BREAK: Cayetano resigns as Velasco’s speakership election ratified

Neil Arwin Mercado 10/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Outgoing House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano announced Tuesday, October 13, 2020, his resignation from his post, ironically while Marinduque Representative Lord Allan Velasco’s speakership election was being ratified in the plenary. In a Facebook…

BREAK: Making it official, House ratifies Velasco’s election as Speaker

Neil Arwin Mercado 10/13/2020

MANILA, Philippines —It’s official: Alan Peter Cayetano out, Lord Allan Velasco in. This came after the House ratified Velasco’s speakership election during Tuesday’s (October 13, 2020)  session held earlier than the 3 p.m. schedule. With Deputy Speaker…

Paolo Duterte confirms threat to declare House leadership posts vacant

Darryl John Esguerra - Reporter / @DJEsguerraINQ 09/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Presidential son and Deputy Speaker Paolo Duterte on Sunday confirmed sending a text message to his colleagues where he warned to move to declare as vacant the positions of Speaker and Deputy Speakers amid…

Cebu City Niños aiming for Batang Pinoy’s overall title

Mars G. Alison 08/26/2019

PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, Philippines — Nothing but the overall title!  This is the aim of the Cebu City Niños in the ongoing Batang Pinoy National Championships, according to Cebu City Sports Commission Executive Director Amilo Lopez.  “Muhakot…

6K athletes to gather at Palawan complex for Batang Pinoy games’ August 25 opening

Mars G. Alison 08/24/2019

PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN, Philippines — Close to 6,000 athletes coming from 243 local government units (LGUs) are expected to gather at the Speaker Ramon V. Mitra Sports Complex for the opening of the Batang Pinoy National Championships…

Five gift ideas for Dad on his special day

Raul Constantine Tabanao 06/14/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — This Sunday, we will celebrate the special day of the men who raised us — our Dads! But wait. . .did you already prepare the gift for him? Don’t tell me you’ll give…

Arroyo: Rice Tariffication Law to help farmers improve productivity, competitiveness

Rosalie O. Abatayo 02/18/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Despite fears that the enactment of the Rice Tariffication Law would kill the local rice production industry, House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said that the new law would still benefit the farmers. “The proceeds…

House Speaker Arroyo cites Filipino-Chinese’ contribution to Cebu’s economy

Irene R. Sino Cruz 02/18/2019

CEBU CITY –Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has recognized the contribution of the Filipino Chinese community to the economy of Cebu and the Philippines. Arroyo is the guest of honor during the ceremonial turnover of the P30-million donation…

House oversight committee hearing in Cebu to tackle Apas socialized housing dispute

Rosalie O. Abatayo 02/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The House of Representatives Committee on Housing will be conducting an oversight committee hearing tomorrow, February 18, in Cebu City in an attempt to settle the over two decades of legal turmoil in…

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