The family of former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. believe the speakership of the Philippines’ House of Representatives (HR) is their “family-owned corporation.”
Thus lamented Pampanga Rep. Juan Miguel “Mikey” Arroyo – the elder of two congressman sons of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo — when asked for his opinion about the continuing barrage by the De Venecia family against the Arroyos.
The De Venecias have been blaming the Arroyos for the former speaker’s fall from the House speakership which he held for several years.
Rep. Arroyo stressed that a total of 174 congressmen voted for democracy in the House of Representatives, thus successfully replacing the then seemingly invincible former speaker.
Asked how his parents are taking the latest barrage from De Venecia’s spouse, Rep. Arroyo said: “I don’t think they are minding her.”
“My mom (President Arroyo) is very focused; while my dad is (busy) revitalizing his health…” , said Arroyo. (PIA/Bohol)
