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Frasco denies speakership interest
The Freeman
|June 25, 2025
Cebu Fifth District Rep. Duke Frasco has denied reports suggesting he is eyeing the House speakership, reiterating instead his call for a unifying leadership in the chamber.
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“Contrary to recent reports, I have not made any decision—much less offered myself—for the position of Speaker of the House in the upcoming 20th Congress. At this time, my focus remains on supporting the President’s agenda and contributing meaningfully to our shared goals of national unity and development,” Frasco said in a statement released yesterday.
Frasco emphasized his unwavering commitment to the vision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
“I believe the House of Representatives must be a united and proactive partner in delivering meaningful and lasting change for the Filipino people,” he said.
This story is from the June 25, 2025 edition of The Freeman.
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