BEING close to President Rodrigo Duterte can be an advantage, especially in addressing problems at the House of Representatives, according to a lawmaker who is eyeing the Speakership in the 18th Congress.

Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco, in an interview on ANC that was aired on Tuesday, described himself as a “loyal friend to the President and [Davao City Mayor Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio]."

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