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Manila Bulletin devider Philippines devider National devider Dalipe says Arroyo, Ungab's resolution snub caused House leadership shake-up 

Dalipe says Arroyo, Ungab's resolution snub caused House leadership shake-up 

Published Nov 7, 2023 02:52 pm

At A Glance

  • House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe said that Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab's non-participation in the bid to adopt House Resolution (HR) No.1414 caused them to lose their plum posts.

20231107_224137.jpgPampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo (left), Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab (PPAB)



House Majority Leader Mannix Dalipe didn't beat around the bush in explaining the reason behind the removal of Pampanga 2nd district Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab as deputy speaker.

In a statement Tuesday night, Nov. 7, Dalipe said that Arroyo and Ungab's non-participation in the bid to adopt House Resolution (HR) No.1414 caused them to lose their plum posts.

"This decision stems from the fact that out of the nine Deputy Speakers, only Deputy Speakers Macapagal-Arroyo and Ungab chose not to sign a pivotal House resolution sponsored by the entire leadership," Dalipe said.

"This particular resolution was of paramount importance, as it manifested the collective intention of the House leadership to rise in unison in defense of the institution," added the Zamboanga City 2nd district congressman.

The title of the resolution is, "Upholding the integrity and honor of the House of Representatives and expressing appreciation, solidarity, and support to the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez".

The measure was pursued during plenary session Monday, Nov. 6 in the light of former president Rodrigo Duterte's recent tirades against the House and Romualdez.

"This resolution was a response to certain quarters that have recently levied criticisms and scurrilous attacks against the House and its leadership," Dalipe said.

"The unity and strength of the House are crucial in these challenging times, and the leadership believes in the importance of standing together as one cohesive body," added the majority leader, who is actually former president Arroyo's party-mate over at the Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party.

According to Dalipe, leadership positions in the House "come with certain responsibilities and expectations".

"One of these expectations is to be aligned with the collective decisions of the leadership, especially on matters of significant importance to the institution. By choosing not to sign the resolution, Deputy Speakers Macapagal-Arroyo and Ungab have demonstrated that their perspectives differ from the collective stance of the leadership," he noted.

Dalipe further said: "While their contributions to the House are appreciated and respected, the leadership believes that it is in the best interest of the House to have leaders who fully support and uphold the collective decisions and directions set forth by the leadership."

Isabela 1st district Rep. Tonypet Albano and Lanao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Yasser Alonto Balindong took over the posts left by Arroyo and Ungab, respectively.

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