The group was responding to reports saying that three Cabinet members were lobbying for a “term-sharing” deal among the candidates for Speaker. ADVERTISEMENTUngab confirmed he was part of the new group, but did not say who between him and Paolo would run for Speaker. “Yes, I am part of the Duterte Coalition. “I join hands with the Duterte Coalition in establishing a House of Representatives that truly reflects the will of our people,” Romualdez said. “We have created the Duterte Coalition and we wish to invite everyone to join this group of lawmakers who believe in positive change,” it added.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer July 05, 2019 21:11 UTC