TWO Manila district representatives on Wednesday belied allegations suggesting they were taking orders from House Speaker Martin Romualdez and cited their autonomy in decision-making and accountability to their constituents.

Manila 3rd District Rep. Joel Chua, who chairs the Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability, emphasized that public opinion, not political influence, guides his actions.

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