Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero and House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Tuesday, December 31 called on the public to remember to carry “the spirit of hope and solidarity” as the country welcomes the New Year 2025. “Although 2024 presented many challenges for Filipinos, we...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) Both senior and junior members of the House of Representatives hailed the chamber’s leadership for its many achievements in the 19th Congress, which is entering its homestretch. Senior Deputy Speaker...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) President Marcos' "timely signing" of the P6.352-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) or national budget for 2025 "ensures uninterrupted government operations while...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Facebook) House Speaker Martin Romualdez highlighted on Sunday, Dec. 30 the timeless influence of de facto national hero Dr. Jose Rizal on Filipinos. "Ngayong araw, buong puso nating ginugunita ang buhay at...
The plenary hall of the House of Representatives (Dexter Barro II/MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives trumpeted on Sunday, Dec. 29 what it described as its "record-breaking legislative productivity in the 19th Congress" under Speaker...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House Speaker Martin Romualdez condoled on Saturday, Dec. 28 with the entire Adiong family on the passing of former governor Soraya Alonto Adiong, whose efforts kept Marawi City...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez says the House of Representatives is poised to finish the 19th Congress in terms of its near-complete fulfillment of the Legislative-Executive Development...
We all have our fair share of family dramas and this becomes more evident come Christmas time when we are all forced by holiday circumstances to gather in one place. The Romualdezes have been described as far back as the late 1800s to be “as loud as an orchestra.” To this day, when...
By House Speaker Martin Romualdez Greetings of peace, prosperity, and unity to the Manila Bulletin family and your readers this holiday season! As we celebrate this joyful season, may we renew our commitment to building a society founded on hope, love, and peace. Let us also remind...
The majority of the country’s top government officials saw a dip in their approval and trust ratings in November, according to a survey conducted by Pulse Asia and released on Saturday, Dec. 21. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Malacañang, OVP photos)...
Christmas is upon us and here is part 2 of my Christmas Wish Ko Lang series. Last week, we heard from members of the different branches of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force) and a member of the Philippine Military Academy. This week, let’s hear it for members of the private sector and...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House quinta-committee (quinta-comm) isn't a one-trick pony. The quinta-comm--also known as the Murang Pagkain Super-committee--will soon shift to hearings that will look...