House elects Arenas, Frasco, Benitez as new deputy speakers

MANILA, Philippines — Three lawmakers — Pangasinan Rep. Maria Rachel Arenas, Cebu Rep. Vincent Franco Frasco, and Bacolod City Rep. Alfredo Benitez — have been elected as new Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives. During the session on Wednesday, Majority Floor Leader Ferdinand Alexander Marcos rose to nominate the three as new deputy speakers.  The motion was approved by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, who presided over the session. “Mr. Speaker, on the part of the Majority, I move to nominate and elect as Deputy Speakers, Rep. Maria Rachel J. Arenas, Rep. Vincent Franco ‘Duke’ Frasco, and Rep. Alfredo ‘Albee’ Benitez.  I […]... Keep on reading: House elects Arenas, Frasco, Benitez as new deputy speakers