MANILA, Philippines —Former president and Pampanga 2nd District Representative Gloria Macapagal Arroyo has denied reports that she is plotting to unseat House Speaker Bojie Dy, stressing her continued support for his leadership amid rumors of a speakership coup.

Arroyo issued a statement on Friday, April 10, 2026, categorically rejecting claims that she was involved in a move to oust Speaker Dy. “I categorically deny the allegations concerning the supposed ouster of Speaker Bojie Dy that surfaced yesterday,” Arroyo said. “I reaffirm my confidence in his leadership of the House of Representatives. Our mutual support, which began many years ago with his late father, remains unbroken.”

The denial came after reports from Politiko and Bilyonaryo News Channel suggested that Vice President Sara Duterte was convincing her allies, including Arroyo, to back a leadership change in the House. The rumors surfaced just days before the scheduled first public impeachment hearing against Duterte on April 14, fueling speculation of political maneuvering within Congress.

Arroyo, who has long been associated with speakership battles in the House, emphasized that she has no part in any destabilization efforts. Observers noted that her statement was aimed at quelling speculation that she was once again at the center of a leadership struggle, a role she has played in past congressional shake-ups.

Speaker Bojie Dy, son of the late politician Faustino Dy Jr., has maintained strong ties with Arroyo over the years, and her reaffirmation of support highlights the enduring political alliance between their families. The House leadership has yet to issue a formal response to the coup rumors, but Arroyo’s statement is expected to ease tensions within the chamber.

The controversy underscores the heightened political climate in the Philippines as the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Duterte loom. Analysts say Arroyo’s denial is a strategic move to distance herself from destabilization efforts and to reinforce her image as a stabilizing figure in Congress.

With the impeachment hearings set to begin, the House of Representatives faces mounting pressure to maintain unity, and Arroyo’s declaration of loyalty to Speaker Dy may help prevent further divisions within the chamber.