Allies of House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco have their comeuppance at his rival, former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, now that the latter is no longer in control of the chamber.
Coup vs Velasco looming? After allies’ removal from key posts, Cayetano warns: I don’t control lawmakers’ feelings
Rumors of a coup against House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco are gaining buzz after he removed a number of former Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano’s allies from leadership posts.
Bulong ng bubwit! Veteran journo bares Romualdez’s alleged ‘coup plot’ vs Velasco: Tahimik lang pero gumagapang
MANILA – Just only a month after being installed in power, Speaker Lord Allan Velasco is supposedly facing a new challenge as a group of disappointed congressmen are reportedly plotting his ouster from the House leadership.
LOOK: Speaker Lord Allan Velasco takes oath before Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte administered the oath of office of Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as the new House Speaker in Malacañang yesterday, November 9.
‘No regrets:’ Cayetano thanks Duterte for the trust, vows support ‘every step of the way’
Former House Speaker Alan Cayetano has vowed to remain an ally of President Duterte despite his recent ouster from the House leaderships.
Ako na Speaker! Velasco throws shade at Cayetano by renaming Facebook page on Alan’s birthday
Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Jay Velasco appeared to have thrown some serious shade at Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano, by renaming his Facebook page on his rival’s birthday.
Proud pa rin kay big brother: Pia Cayetano wishes wisdom, good health for Alan
Former House Speaker Alan Cayetano is celebrating the big 5-0 this year.
How did it spend P1.5 billion? Binay calls for probe on SEA Games cauldron, operations by Cayetano-led group
It’s time to find out the truth behind the preparations and spending for the country’s hosting of the 2019 SEA Games.
After Cayetano ouster, Manny Villar holds online meeting with Nacionalista partymates
Bilyonaryo Manny Villar is staying closely in touch with his colleagues in the Nacionalista Party (NP).
Payback time! Velasco to purge Cayetano’s attack dogs starting Nov 16
House Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco will continue the removal of lawmakers loyal to his predecessor, Alan Peter Cayetano, from leadership posts after a contentious speakership row.
Labasan na ng baho! Velasco: No choice but to probe Cayetano over SEA Games controversy if…
Ousted Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano may find himself at the center of a congressional investigation soon now that he’s no longer the most powerful person in the House of Representatives.
Babawasan bata ni Alan! Velasco mulls change in House committee chairmanships
Speaker Lord Allan Jay Velasco is considering changing some of the committee chairpersons in the House of Representatives even if the term sharing agreement he had with ousted Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano involved replacing only one chairman.
Tsugi sa CamSur! House removes Cayetano as caretaker of Andaya’s bailiwick
Just three days after his infamous ouster from the House leadership, embattled Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano has reportedly lost another political capital after being replaced as the legislative caretaker of the 1st district of Camarines Sur.
High-five out, fist bump in: Speaker Velasco teams up with Romualdez in House work
With Rep. Alan Cayetano finally out of the picture, House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has found a partner to advance the administration’s legislative agenda.
Pampalubag loob! Abante willing to let Cayetano become minority leader but…
House minority leader Benny Abante is willing to let ousted House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano have his post, though he believes the Taguig lawmaker may not be keen on the idea.
Lakas ng star power! Isko Moreno, Tito Sotto lead early Pulse Asia survey of possible VP bets
Thanks perhaps to their strong name recall as showbiz personalities, Manila Mayor Isko Moreno and Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III are on top of voters’ minds as possible contenders for the vice presidency, according to Pulse Asia’s early survey on likely vice presidential contenders.
Cayetano as good as ‘politically dead’ after antagonizing Duterte, Binay says
Former Speaker Alan Cayetano has only himself to blame after being kicked out of the top post of the House of Representatives, according to former Vice President Jojo Binay.
‘All’s well that ends well’: Duterte accepts Cayetano’s apology
President Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the apology of Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano for “misreading” his term-sharing deal with new House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco.
Trillanes mocks Cayetano apology to Duterte over misunderstanding on term-sharing deal with Velasco: ‘Palusot!’
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV took another jab at ousted Speaker Alan Cayetano in the wake of the leadership mess at the Lower House.
‘No regrets, no rancor towards anyone:’ Cayetano quits but asks solons to restore Congress’ dignity, ‘right the wrongs’
Taguig Rep. Alan Cayetano has stepped down as House Speaker he held for more than a year, as Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco took over the top post in the lower chamber.
Hands off kuno! Duterte to meet with Cayetano, Velasco today
Both Representatives Alan Peter Cayetano and Lord Allan Velasco have been called to Malacañang for a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte today, Malacañang said Tuesday.
No constitutional crisis: House leadership conflict can be resolved through chamber rules and ‘political power,’ Teodoro says
The leadership mess at the House of Representatives does not constitute a constitutional crisis, as far as this politiko is concerned.
‘Wag idamay budget! IBP: Speakership feud can be resolved outside session
Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) President Domingo Egon Cayosa said on Monday (Oct. 12) there was nothing wrong with election that was held outside the House of Representatives that resulted in Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco getting picked as the next House Speaker.
