House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office)

Members of the House "Young Guns" bloc were anything but surprised with the high trust and performance ratings garnered by Speaker Martin Romualdez in the September results of OCTA Research's Tugon ng Masa survey. 

Assistant Majority Leaders Amparo Maria “Pammy” Zamora of Taguig City, Paolo Ortega of La Union, and Jay Khonghun of Zambales all agreed that Romualdez’s survey scores were well-deserved given that the House of Representatives had been “very hard-working" under his watch. 

Zamora stated that Romualdez’s dedication to his role and diligent approach have been vital in driving the House of Representatives' productivity and in earning the Filipino people’s trust. 

“Speaker Romualdez is a true workaholic who never stops striving to improve the legislative process...The Speaker’s dedication inspires us all to work harder and deliver more for our constituents,” she said. 

Ortega echoed Zamora’s sentiments, and noted that Speaker Romualdez’s strong work ethic was evident in his consistent engagement with lawmakers and citizens. 

“He’s very hardworking...People trust him because they see how much he invests in understanding and addressing their needs,” Ortega said. 

The recent survey by OCTA Research revealed that Speaker Romualdez had an overall trust rating of 61 percent and a performance rating of 62 percent. 

Khonghun added that these ratings reflect the Speaker’s success in establishing an efficient legislative process and empowering his colleagues. 

“We are led by someone who values hard work and leads by example. At ngayon, nakikita natin na ang disiplina at sipag ng ating Speaker ay nagbubunga ng pagtitiwala ng ating mga kababayan. The people see this, and that’s why they trust him,” Khonghun stated. 

Zamora further highlighted how Romualdez’s tireless dedication has translated into a productive House. “The trust that people have in him reflects their belief in a functional and results-driven House of Representatives.” 

For Ortega, the Speaker’s dynamic approach has uplifted lawmakers’ morale and drive meaningful progress in legislation. 

“Our productivity in the House is proof of his competent leadership. Speaker Romualdez has established an effective legislative process and selected leaders to ensure its success. Because of this, the people’s trust continues to grow,” Ortega explained. 

Khonghun also praised Romualdez for fostering a collaborative environment within the House. 

“He doesn’t just work hard; he ensures we’re all on the same page to deliver the best results. That’s why people feel confident in our leadership,” he noted.