Major Political Parties In Lower House Express Support For Speaker Romualdez
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Major political parties in the Philippines have expressed their support for Leyte Congressman Ferdinand Martin Romualdez of the House of Representatives amid the ongoing reported attempts to replace him as House Speaker.
One of the parties pledging its support is the Lakas CMD, led by Speaker Romualdez. The recent election of Pampanga Rep. Aurelio Gonzales, a member of PDP Laban, further exemplifies the strong ties and cooperation between the two parties. As the National President of PDP Laban, Palawan Congressman Jose Alvarez emphasized their commitment to the supermajority formed by Speaker Romualdez, affirming their dedication to serving the Filipino people and propelling the country to new heights.
The Nacionalista Party, represented by Las Pinas Representative Camille Villar, PH House Deputy Speaker, and spokesperson, has also expressed its unequivocal support for Speaker Romualdez's leadership. The party aligns itself fully with the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., sharing a vision of a united and prosperous nation. The Nacionalista Party's backing further reinforces the unified front in support of Speaker Romualdez.
The Nationalist People's Coalition recognizes the remarkable accomplishments of the Marcos administration in its first year in office. They attribute a significant part of these successes to the leadership and collaboration of Speaker Romualdez. The party acknowledges his close work with President Marcos, Jr. in realizing the administration's Eight-Point Socio-Economic Agenda. With this recognition, the Nationalist People's Coalition pledges its continued support for Speaker Romualdez's initiatives.
Additionally, the National Unity Party vows to maintain a strong partnership with Speaker Romualdez. Acknowledging his exceptional leadership and work ethic, which has propelled the legislative mill to work tirelessly, the party commends him for the unprecedented number of priority bills passed on third and final reading within less than a year in office. The National Unity Party's commitment to collaborating closely with Speaker Romualdez underscores their shared goal of advancing the country's legislative agenda.