Misamis Oriental Rep. Joins Deputy Speaker Roster
Misamis Oriental 2nd District Rep. Yevgeny Vicente Emano has been appointed as the newest deputy speaker of the House of Representatives. This significant development in the 20th Congress was announced early during the recent plenary session, marking a notable expansion in the leadership lineup.
Majority Floor Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Alexander Marcos revealed Emano’s appointment, highlighting the trust placed in him to support the House’s legislative agenda. Local leaders noted this addition as a strategic move to strengthen the majority’s influence in the chamber.
Key Majority Members Named to Committee on Appointments
Alongside the deputy speaker announcement, several representatives were selected as Majority delegates to the powerful Committee on Appointments. Antipolo 2nd District Rep. Romeo Acop was among those named, alongside Agusan del Sur 2nd District Rep. Eddiebong Plaza, Cavite 5th District Rep. Roy Loyola, and Camarines Sur 4th District Rep. Arnie Fuentebella.
Officials reported that this committee plays a crucial role in confirming executive appointments, making the selections vital for the administration’s legislative priorities.
Electoral Tribunal Members Chosen by Majority
The Majority also elected representatives to the House of Representatives Electoral Tribunal, responsible for settling election disputes. The chosen members include Parañaque 2nd District Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan, Ifugao Rep. Solomon Chungalao, and Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy Co.
Community members emphasized the importance of these appointments in ensuring fair and transparent electoral processes within the House.
Vice Chairpersons of House Appropriations Committee Announced
With the budget deliberations looming, the House committee on appropriations appointed several vice chairpersons to manage the heavy workload. The list features Quezon 3rd District Rep. Reynante Arrogancia, Isabela 2nd District Rep. Ed Christopher Go, Pasay City Rep. Antonino Calixto, Biliran Rep. Gerardo Espina Jr., Leyte 5th District Rep. Carl Nicolas Cari, and Southern Leyte 1st District Rep. Roger Mercado.
Additional vice chairs include La Union 2nd District Rep. Dante Garcia, Southern Leyte 2nd District Rep. Christopherson Yap, Misamis Occidental 2nd District Rep. Sancho Oaminal, Iloilo City Rep. Julienne Baronda, Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco Matugas, Camarines Norte 1st District Rep. Josefina Tallado, and Alona party-list Rep. Ma. Cristina Lopez.
Sources said these appointments aim to distribute the workload effectively and ensure thorough review and approval of the national budget.
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