Newly installed House Senior Deputy Speaker Dong Gonzales has taken his oath in front of his predecessor Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.br br The two House leaders, together with Speaker Martin Romualdez, joined hands to show unity remains at the Lakas-CMD majority party following Arroyo's demotion as deputy speaker.br br But some political pundits think otherwise.br br They say Vice President Sara Duterte's decision to leave Lakas-CMD is an indication of cracks within the party and may lead to new alliances.br br Join our chief correspondent and anchor Pia Hontiveros on Politics As Usual — your weekly political appointment fix.