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<figure class="op-interactive"><iframe height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jXdUxyyVsw0?enablejsapi=1" width="560"></iframe></figure><div class="iwantbar">Watch more in <a href="//www.iwantv.com.ph/">iWantv</a> or <a href="//tfc.tv/">TFC.tv</a></div>MANILA - A lawmaker on Wednesday confirmed that some congressmen are plotting to oust Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano from post, even using the non-hearing of the ABS-CBN franchise application renewal as an issue.&quot;If you instigate a coup and it succeeded, iba &#x27;yung storya. Ngayon, nahuli ka ang sasabihin wala. Si Speaker mismo nagsabi at least 20 congressmen confirmed personally, by text that there was a plot,&quot; Deputy Speaker for Finance Luis Raymund Villafuerte said on ANC&#x27;s Headstart.Villafuerte said the coup plotters were offering chairmanship posts and enticing colleagues to join them with additional budget.&quot;Meron, kasi may inofferan na: &#x27;O majority leader sumama ka, o accounts chairman sa&#x27;yo &#x27;to. O, ikaw ma-reretain ka, o ito sa&#x27;yo.&#x27; In due time, we will name them and members of Congress alam naman kung sino ang plotters,&quot; he said.Last week, Buhay party-list Rep. Lito Atienza accused Cayetano of &quot;creating a scenario of uncertainty in the issue of the Speakership&quot; with the coup plot allegations.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/29/20/atienza-cayetano-creating-the-problem-with-house-coup-conspiracy">Atienza: Cayetano ‘creating the problem’ with House coup conspiracy</a></li></ul>Villafuerte denied that the House coup attempt was just a diversion.“Definitely not. Who wants instability in the House? We’d rather focus on work. At the end of the day, ma-affect image of the House,” he said.But Villafuerte said it was Atienza who issued an ouster statement on the floor.&quot;Sabi pag hindi ito ma-hear itong ABS-CBN hearing let&#x27;s already call for a change in leadership. Ano &#x27;yun semantics ba &#x27;yun? Isn&#x27;t that ouster statement, ouster move? Kinonfirm niya,&quot; he stressed.Ninety lawmakers in the House of Representatives have signed the resolution that seeks to expedite plenary deliberations of measures that will grant ABS-CBN a fresh broadcast franchise.&quot;Sabi nila &#x27;yung pumirma in support, &#x27;yan na raw start off numbers to support...&quot; he said.<ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/18/20/lagman-claims-house-members-asked-to-withdraw-support-for-abs-cbn-reso">Lagman claims House members asked to withdraw support for ABS-CBN reso</a></li></ul>He said they want a fair, transparent and extensive hearing on ABS-CBN franchise renewal application.&quot;It will also be beneficial to the Filipino people, including ABS. When we hear both sides, it’s healthy for a democracy,&quot; he said.Villafuerte also noted that since the House coup attempt was exposed by Cayetano, Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco only denied it and has not been coming out in media like what he and Cayetano are doing.&quot;How come Lord Velasco is not appearing, and how come he didn&#x27;t even go to the Speaker and say &#x27;Speaker, that&#x27;s not true. I support you. We should work together until 15 months. I will assume 21 months after. I want a smooth transition.&quot; <ul class="op-related-articles">	<li><a href="https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/03/02/20/speaker-in-waiting-bikes-with-sara-duterte-as-house-coup-rumors-swirl">Speaker-in-waiting bikes with Sara Duterte as House coup rumors swirl</a></li></ul>&quot;If you do not follow the gentleman&#x27;s agreement, how can you be Speaker,&quot; Camarines Sur&#x27;s 2nd District representative said.Meanwhile, Villafuerte declined to speculate if Cayetano would stick to the gentleman’s agreement. &quot;The agreement is 15-21, the Speaker will follow it. I will follow it. All members should follow it. That&#x27;s the decision of the head of the party,&quot; he said.

MANILA - A lawmaker on Wednesday confirmed that some congressmen are plotting to oust Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano from post, even using the non-hearing of the ABS-CBN franchise application renewal as an issue.

MANILA - A lawmaker on Wednesday confirmed that some congressmen are plotting to oust Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano from post, even using the non-hearing of the ABS-CBN franchise application renewal as an issue.