Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab (PPAB)

Davao City 3rd district Rep. Isidro Ungab says he accepts his removal as House deputy speaker without any bitterness. 

"I accept the decision of the House Leadership to remove me from my position as Deputy Speaker. I have been in Congress long enough to understand the dynamics and interpersonal relations among its members," Ungab said in a statement sent to House reporters just minutes after he was unseated during plenary session Tuesday night, Nov. 7. 

"I accept my fate without any rancor nor bitterness. I leave the deputy speakership’s position assured that I have performed my duties well, with the best intentions and great love for my country," the Mindanaoan said. 

Ungab said that despite his removal, he would "supportive of this administration, believing in its program of government, as I have also helped in the campaign last year, in the belief that it can bring a better hope and future for the Filipino people". 

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Ungab is former House Committee on Appropriations chairman. He is known to be close to the Duterte family. 

Also booted out as deputy speaker Tuesday was Pampanga 2nd district congresswoman and former president, Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.