As Filipinos troop to polling precincts, House Speaker Martin Romualdez reminded them about the sanctity of their vote and the importance of the electoral process.
“Today, each Filipino has the power to shape the future of the Republic. When you cast your vote, you are not merely fulfilling a civic duty but taking part in a solemn act of democracy,” Romualdez sad in statemnent Monday morning. May 12.
“With each vote, we renew our shared responsibility for the direction of our nation,” he noted.
Romualdez says that the act of voting goes beyond procedure, reflecting the voter’s conscience and commitment to national development. “Your ballot is a declaration of conscience, a quiet but resolute affirmation of your role in building our nation."
The Speaker called for a thoughtful and peaceful conduct of the polls, and urged Filipinos to recognize the importance of the moment.
“Let us vote not with indifference or haste but with reflection, integrity, and care. This day reminds us that democracy lives not in institutions alone but in the choices of ordinary citizens acting with extraordinary purpose,” stated the House leader.
He also underscored the meaning of each ballot cast in the ongoing effort to uphold democratic ideals.
“Ang bawat boto ay may kapangyarihang humubog sa kinabukasan, atin itong pananagutan at paninindigan bilang mamamayang Pilipino. Piliin natin ang katahimikan, kaayusan, at paggalang sa proseso. Sa bawat pagboto, ipinapakita natin ang ating malasakit sa bayan at ang ating hangaring mapanatiling matatag ang demokrasya,” Romualdez added.
(Every vote holds the power to shape the future, and it is our responsibility and commitment as Filipino citizens. Let us choose peace, order, and respect for the process. With every vote, we demonstrate our care for the nation and our desire to uphold a strong democracy.)
The Speaker encouraged voters to protect the electoral process and remember those who fought to preserve it.
“I urge every Filipino to protect the sanctity of this process. Let us honor those who came before us by exercising this right responsibly, with discipline and dignity,” Romualdez said.