00:00Malacanang refused to comment on the removal of Ako Bicol Partylist Rep. Zaldico as chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations.
00:10According to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, he has no opinion on this matter and insisted that what happened was a decision of the Congress.
00:19There is a separation of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches of the government.
00:24At the re-opening of the session of the House last Monday, the motion was approved by Senior Deputy Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Representative Sandro Marcos,
00:34declaring Ako's position vacant. In a separate statement, Ako stated that he is satisfied with his appointment as chairperson of the House Appropriations Committee.
00:45We have nothing to do with it because we are executives.
