With 186 lawmakers voting yes, the position of speaker of the House of Representatives was declared vacant on Monday in a session held  at the Celebrity Sports Plaza in Quezon City.

1-Pacman Party-list Rep. Michael Romero nominated Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as speaker.

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