The Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives of the Philippines are the second highest-ranking officials of the Philippine House of Representatives. During the absence of the House Speaker, one of the House Deputy Speakers will preside over the House of Representatives.
The current Deputy Speakers of the House of Representatives are the following:
♦ Lorenzo Tañada III, Liberal Party, 4th District of Quezon
♦ Pablo P. Garcia, Lakas-Kampi-CMD, 2nd District of Cebu
♦ Arnulfo P. Fuentebella, Nationalist People's Coalition, 3rd District of Camarines Sur
♦ Jesus Crispin Remulla, Nacionalista Party, 7th District of Cavite
♦ Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, Liberal Party, 1st District of Zamboanga City
♦ Raul Daza, Liberal Party, 1st District of Northern Samar
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