The deputy speakers of the House of Representatives of the Philippines are the second highest-ranking officials of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
During the absence of the House speaker, one of the House deputy speakers will preside over the House of Representatives.
From 17th to 18th Congress, the House increased the numbers of deputy speakers to cater the supposed move to federalism.
[1] The duties and powers of the House deputy speakers, as contained in the House rules, are the following:[2] Note: Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines was previously called Speaker Pro-Tempore of the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
The title was used until 1995.