The reorganization in the House of Representatives is still going to happen — but at their own sweet time, according to Speaker Pantaleon “Bebot” Alvarez. Responding to criticisms that his threat to replace 11 House leaders who voted “no” to the death penalty bill was just bluster, Alvarez insisted a revamp was still in order in the 292-seat chamber. READ: Speaker’s threat a dud–Lagman“The threat of Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to oust those who would vote against the death penalty bill from their key leadership positions has turned out to be a mere scheming braggadocio,” he said in a statement. On Wednesday, Fariñas said there would be no immediate reorganization of key leadership positions in the House after he pleaded with Alvarez to let him handle it. The 11 House leaders, including former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a Deputy Speaker, defied the administration stand by voting against the measure.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer March 11, 2017 08:48 UTC