House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook)

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has thanked Filipinos on Tuesday, Sept. 24, for his improved public satisfaction and trust numbers, while giving special mention to his home region of Visayas.

"I want to express my heartfelt gratitude for the trust and confidence that our people have placed in me, as reflected in the recent survey results," Romualdez said.

The House leader was referring to the results of the latest Tangere survey carried out between Sept. 16 and 19.

"These numbers may seem like small figures to some, but to me, they represent the collective faith of Filipinos I have the privilege to serve every single day," the Speaker said.

The Tangere survey results showed that Romualdez’s satisfaction rating increased from 45.55 percent during the previous poll to 46.3 percent, while his trust ratings rose from 56 percent during the previous poll to 56.4 percent.

Romualdez, who earlier bared that he would seek reelection next year as Leyte's 1st district congressman, posed a strong showing in the regions of Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, and Eastern Visayas, according to the survey data. This detail was not lost on him.

"I am especially grateful for the warm support from the Visayas region, where my roots are deeply grounded. You have always been there for me, and I will continue to work hard to be worthy of your unwavering trust," he said.

"Each point of increase in trust and satisfaction is a reminder of the immense responsibility we, as public servants, carry on our shoulders," said Romualdez, also president of the dominant Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) party.

He said that while public service isn't easy, the notion that they are making a difference in the lives of Filipinos through the passage of laws and implementation of government programs for the needy "fuels my commitment to serve even more".

"I know there is still much to be done. Our country faces many challenges, and I assure you that the House of Representatives will not rest until we achieve meaningful reforms that address poverty, improve healthcare, create more jobs, and strengthen our democracy," Romualdez said.

"This journey isn’t mine alone; it’s a shared mission with my colleagues in Congress and every Filipino who dreams of a better Philippines," added the House chief.

The Tangere survey included 2,000 participants from across the Philippines—12 percent from the National Capital Region, 23 percent from Northern Luzon, 22 percent from Southern Luzon, 20 percent from Visayas, and 23 percent from Mindanao.