The leaders of the House of Representatives congratulated Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez for his exceptional leadership, and commended all members of the 19th Congress for their collective effort in advancing legislative priorities and addressing critical national issues.
Deputy speaker and Quezon 2nd District Rep. David Suarez said that the House, guided by the dynamic leadership of Romualdez, has shown an outstanding performance and unwavering dedication to serving the Filipino people.
Suarez said that throughout the 19th Congress, the 300-plus-strong House has consistently demonstrated unparalleled commitment to legislative excellence, as evidenced by its remarkable achievements and continued momentum in fulfilling its responsibilities.
“Under Romualdez’s guidance, the House has exemplified dedication and competence in fulfilling its legislative duties. His leadership has been instrumental in steering the chamber towards achieving legislative excellence,” Suarez said in a press release April 8.
Suarez said the Speaker’s “steadfast leadership has inspired unity and collaboration among House members, leading to commendable achievements for the benefit of the Filipino people.”
“We stand proud of our collective accomplishments,” he added.
Senior deputy speaker and Pampanga 3rd District Rep. Aurelio Gonzales Jr. said the vision and leadership of Romualdez have propelled the legislative chamber to address the nation’s challenges with diligence and determination.
House majority leader and Zamboanga City 2nd District Rep. Jose Dalipe said that under Romualdez’s leadership, the 19th Congress has been proactive and responsive to the challenges facing the nation.
Under the leadership of Romualdez, the House supported President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the Filipino people, achieving zero backlog in its legislative work, the press release said.
With a proactive approach, the Romualdez-led House accomplished a remarkable feat by securing early approval of all priority bills outlined in the President’s State of the Nation Address and those identified by the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council.
In terms of legislative output, notable achievements include the passage of the Tatak Pinoy Act, the Centenarians Act, the New Philippine Passport Act, the ‘No Permit, No Exam Prohibition Act,’ and the Philippine Salt Industry Development Act.
In terms of economic reforms, the chamber approved Resolution of Both Houses No. 7, which seeks to amend the restrictive economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution to unleash the country’s economic potential.
Romualdez reiterated the House’s commitment to serving the Filipino people, stressing the need to maintain legislative momentum even during recess.
Congress will resume regular sessions on April 29. ||
