Speaker rallies governors to back PBBM's anti-poverty efforts

Provincial governors led by Rodolfo “Rodito” Albano III of Isabela Dax Cua of Quirino, and Hermilando Mandanas of Batangas have risen to the challenge posed by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, committing to back President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.'s strengthened efforts to address poverty and resolve key issues affecting the nation and their local communities following a meeting attended by 17 top provincial leaders at Aguado residence in Malacañang Sunday night. The other governors who attended Sunday night’s meeting include Rogelio Roque of Bukidnon, Erico Aumentado of Bohol, Henry Oaminal of Misamis Occidental, Datu Pax Mangudadatu of Sultan Kudarat, Susan Yap of Tarlac, Humerlito Dolor of Occidental Mindoro, Jose Gambito of Nueva Vizcaya, Peter Unabia of Misamis Oriental, Sharee Ann Tan of Samar, Eduardo Gadiano of Occidental Mindoro, Joseph Cua of Catanduanes, Manuel Sagarbarria of Negros Oriental, Hajiman Hataman Salliman of Basilan and Rhodora Cadiao of Antique. House Senior Deputy Speaker Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales of Pampanga, Deputy Speaker David “Jay-jay” Suarez, Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco, Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo and Palawan Rep. Jose Alvarez attended the event Sunday.