A respected veteran congressman has described Speaker Martin Romualdez one of the most hardworking leaders the House of Representatives has ever seen. Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio Barzaga Jr. (left) and House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook, Speaker's office) Cavite 4th district Rep. Elpidio...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez can't help but feel proud of his fellow congressman in light of the “very good” net satisfaction rating the chamber received for their performance in the fourth quarter of 2022, based on a Social Weather Stations (SWS). House Speaker Martin Romualdez (MANILA...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez says Filipinos proved their fortitude with the way they faced the global health crisis known as the Covid-19 pandemic. (Ali Vicoy/ MANILA BULLETIN) Romualdez, Leyte's 1st district congressman, highlighted this as part of his message for Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of...
Holy Week was a time for rest even as the House of Representatives looks to continue its work in the coming weeks amid the ongoing summer recess. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) “I hope and pray that the Holy Week has given all of us ample time to rest and spend quality time...
Featured image: A QUIET LIFE Manmade lake, nurtured by the author's father, keeps the heat at bay in Bicolandia It was an unexpected road trip to my folks’ place in Bicol as my 22-year-old wanted to spend time with his lolo and Mommy V for the Holy Week. Long haul road trips have been a staple...
Featured image: UP, UP, AND AWAY A sample of a First Flight to the Moon membership card His card number was 11, handed personally to him with a promise that he would be on the first flight to the moon by then US President Richard Nixon during his visit to Manila in July 1969. Like doctors,...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez on Tuesday told China never to question the military alliance between Manila and Washington as the two governments have had such cooperation under the Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT). Instead, Romualdez said Beijing must question...
High-ranking House of Representatives members are seeking a two-year extension to the availment of the estate tax amnesty, as provided for under Republic Act (RA) No.11213 or the "Tax Amnesty Act". Leading the filing of House Bill (HB) No.7409 was House Speaker and Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez expects the reconciled bill seeking amendments to Republic Act (RA) No.11709 to ensure balance, continuity, and professionalism in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) leadership. During the HOR-AFP fellowship series (Visayas leg) in Cebu City Thursday, Romualdez...
The House of Representatives will continue to back the Armed Forces of the Philippines' (AFP) modernization program. House Speaker Martin Romualdez gave this assurance during the HOR-AFP fellowship series (Visayas leg) in Cebu City, which was also attended by other House members and high-ranking...
The House of Representatives leadership is taking advantage of the lenghty summer break to the hone the skills and knowledge of its staff. On Wednesday, March 29, staff from Office of Speaker Martin Romualdez and those from the offices of Tingog Party-list Reps. Yedda Marie Romualdez and Jude Acidre...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has named himself as the legislative caretaker of Negros Oriental's 3rd district, which is the district of controversial Congressman Arnolfo "Arnie" Teves Jr. This was made effective through House of Representative Memorandum Order No. 19-017, dated March 23, 2023....
