Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, September 17 cautioned the public against “calculated diversions” aimed at absolving House Speaker Martin Romualdez from any involvement in the anomalous flood control projects, especially “ghost” projects now hounding the country’s...
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed support for moves to change Speaker Martin Romualdez at the leadership of the House of Representatives, noting some of the scandals attached to the official’s name. “Dapat lang, dapat lang talaga, dahil nakita niyo naman yung budget--2023, 2024, 2025....
Insisting that creating an independent commission to investigate the massive corruption in the government’s infrastructure projects is “nothingness,” Vice President Sara Duterte said on Tuesday, Sept. 16, that President Marcos should just ask Speaker Martin Romualdez to step down. In an...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Thursday that lawmakers in the House of Representatives should not be upset by her recent comments about considering a change in House leadership, as it was merely a suggestion. Speaking during the Kapihan sa Senado media forum on Thursday, Aug. 7, Marcos stated this in...
“I don’t know.” Thus said Bacolod City Rep. Albee Benitez when asked if his decision to abstain from voting for Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez as House speakers would impact services for this highly-urbanized city. Benitez has outlined key development plans for this city, including lobbying for...
ILOILO CITY – Majority of lawmakers from the province and city of Iloilo voted to reelect Leyte first district Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the 20th Congress. Voting in favor of Romualdez were Reps. Janette Loreto-Garin of the Iloilo first...
TACLOBAN CITY – House Speaker Martin Romualdez on Sunday thanked newly elected mayors and other officials in the first district of Leyte for their support. “We appreciate this and we shall not forget this support. In return, we will strive to do our very best to deliver even more services,...
TACLOBAN CITY – House Speaker Martin Romualdez took his oath as representative of the first district of Leyte at Price Mansion here on Sunday, June 29. Romualdez, who will be serving his last term, was sworn in by Court of Appeals Associate Justice Bautista Corpin Jr. His son Andrew Julian also...
The Senate has been asked to provide a work area in its building for use of the House prosecution panel in preparation for the impeachment trial of impeached Vice President Sara Duterte. Photo courtesy of House Secretary General The House of Representatives formally made the request in...
TACLOBAN CITY – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Benjamin Romualdez International Convention Center here on Friday, Feb. 7. “Today’s groundbreaking ceremony is a special moment…This is not only a reflection of the rich culture of Leyte, our...
TACLOBAN CITY – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is letting senators decide if they will proceed with the trial of the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte. ROMUALDEZ (Marie Tonette Marticio) “It’s up to them. We leave it to their sound discretion,” Romualdez said on...
TACLOBAN CITY – House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez and wife Tingog party-list Rep. Yedda led congressmen from Eastern Visayas who signed the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, Feb. 5. SPEAKER Romualdez (HOR FB) Others signatories were Tingog party-list...
