MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives opened its first regular session of the 18th Congress at 10:00 a.m. Monday, ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte's fourth State of the Nation Address (Sona). The chamber dominated by pro-administration lawmakers is set to elect its new speaker during the session as provided for in Article VI, Sections 15 and 16 of the 1987 Constitution. In accordance with the rules of the 17th Congress, House Acting Secretary General Dante Roberto Maling would preside over the inaugural session until the new House leader is elected. The rules further mandate that the Speaker shall be elected by a majority vote of all ...
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