'One day not enough' to recognize mothers, says Romualdez
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office)
House Speaker Martin Romualdez hailed the mothers in his life on Sunday, May 14, on the occasion of Mother's Day, but quickly admitted that a single day wasn't enough. "I join the whole world in celebrating the life of that very, very special person who has sacrificed a lot to see us all succeed, put our needs first before their own, and seek our highest good no matter the costs for them," Romualdez said in a statement. "I am speaking about our mothers – mama, mom, inay, ina – who we dearly love for giving us the best of their love and lives. My own mother, Mama Juliette has made us her children and her apos the center of her universe! And I also pay tribute to my wife, Tingog Party-list Rep. Yedda Marie K. Romualdez, who is a devoted mother to our four children," he said. "To all mothers of the world, one day is not enough to recognize your contributions to nation-building and making our world a better place. We appreciate your loving and gracious efforts to bring out the best in your children and lift them up to the greatest heights," the Leyte 1st district congressman further said. "We thank you for everything! Today and every day is Mother’s Day! Happy Mother’s Day sa inyong lahat! (Happy Mother's Day to everyone!)" he said.