Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, January 29) – Presidential son Vincent “Vinny” Marcos is being mentored at the House of Representatives as an intern, Speaker Martin Romualdez’ office said on Monday following reports that the 25-year-old has been designated as the latter’s “special assistant.”
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The office said Vincent, Romualdez’ nephew and the youngest son of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has been working for the House Speaker since Monday last week and will undergo legislative training.
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“He will be mentored on the daily grind at the House of Representatives, including the role and interaction of various committees and departments on the legislative processes, as well as strategies to help expedite the passage of vital bills and other measures for the benefit of the Filipino people,” it said.
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Romualdez himself is expected to oversee Vincent’s training, it added.
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In a statement on Sunday, Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said they were advised that the presidential son has been working as a special assistant to Romualdez, and that the speaker asked them to brief Vincent on the work of the House minority bloc.
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Based on Libanan’s Facebook posts, Vincent first met with Romualdez, Majority leader Rep. Mannix Dalipe, Libanan, and other lawmakers on Jan. 23 when Congress resumed session after the holiday break.
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