The chairmanship of the Committee on Appropriation--one of the most powerful positions in the House of Representatives--was declared vacant during plenary session Monday, Jan. 13.
Losing the plum post was Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co. Co has been the appropriations panel chief since the start of the 19th Congress in July 2022.
Presidential son, Senior Deputy Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos made the motion Monday--the first session date of 2025.