Manila, Sept. 10 -- Deputy Speaker, La Union Rep. Pablo Ortega V, said Wednesday that lawmakers in the House of Representatives remained solidly behind Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, as he dismissed speculations of internal discord and reiterated that the House leadership will remain unchanged.

"There will be no change of leadership in the House of Representatives and that members remain firmly united behind Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez," Ortega said in an ambush interview with reporters when asked if there were attempts to unseat the House chief.

"As you can see, nagkakaisa po ang House of Representatives. Nandoon po lahat ng party leaders, nandoon po ang aming Majority Floor Leader (Ilocos Norte Rep. Ferdinand Alexander ...