Ouster plot vs Speaker Alvarez Pushed in Congress

Pantaleon Alvarez urged supporters to the House of Representatives in the midst of alleged plans to remove him as the House Speaker.

Quezon City Rep. Winston Castello, Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, and Isabela Rep. Rodito Albano is still supported by President Rodrigo Duterte, so it is difficult for him to be ousted, said Speaker Alvarez.

Umali said there is no doubt in this support of the chief executive of the House of Representatives because it is said to be the oldest ally.

Albano pointed out that the "non-issue" was an informal plot against Alvarez.

For Castelo, Speaker Alvarez is the "cornerstone" of Malacanang in its legislative agenda.

Earlier, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque last week appealed to Alvarez's leadership of the leadership because it was the "longtime-ally" of President Duterte.

This is followed by the disagreement between Alvarez and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte.