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Romualdez named Southern Leyte caretaker

November 10, 2021 Jester P. Manalastas 253 views

THE House of Representatives designated Majority Leader Martin Romualdez as caretaker of Southern Leyte following the resignation of Representative . Roger Mercado.

Mercado was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as Secretary of Public Works and Highway.

During Tuesday’s session, Deputy Majority Leader Xavier Jesus Romualdo informed the House of Mercado’s resignation as representative of the lone district of Southern Leyte.

“In view of the foregoing, I move that we accept the resignation of Rep. Mercado and for Rep Mercado to be dropped from the roll of members effective October 30,” Romualdo said.

Romualdo then nominated Romualdez as caretaker, which was approved by the plenary without objection.

Romualdez is the representative of Leyte’s first district and the current chairman of the House Committee on Rules.

He is also the president of Lakas-CMD.