By Junex Doronio
JUST LIKE A VALIANT WARRIOR, Davao City’s 3rd District Rep. Isidro Ungab — who is widely perceived as a loyalist to Vice President Sara Duterte — has “graciously accepted” the decision to remove him as Deputy Speaker of the lower chamber after failing to sign a resolution supporting the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez.
Ungab maintained that despite his demotion to a mere congressman, he still supports the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
“I remain supportive of this administration, believing in its program of government, as I have also helped in the campaign last year, in the belief that it can bring a better hope and future for the Filipino people,” the Davaoeño lawmaker said.
During Tuesday’s plenary session, Ungab was sacked as Deputy Speaker and was immediately replaced by Lanao del Sur Yasser Alonto Balindong.
Ungab pointed out that having been in Congress long enough, he understands “the dynamics and interpersonal relations among its members.”
He added: “I would like to thank all those who were instrumental in making my tenure as deputy speaker meaningful, memorable and worthwhile.”
Despite his removal, Ungab stressed: “I accept my fate without any rancor nor bitterness. I leave the deputy speakership’s position assured that I have performed my duties well, with the best intentions and great love for my country.”
(AI/MNM)