House Speaker Martin Romualdez still has the support of the supermajority coalition in the lower chamber, according to his chief communications officer and former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers.
“The trust and confidence of House Members in the leadership of Speaker Romualdez remain unshaken,” said Barbers amid rumors of a leadership change at the House of Representatives.
The House on Tuesday suspended its session a few minutes after it was resumed at 3 p.m. as there are no other agenda in the Order of Business except for referral of bills filed to respective committees.
Barbers earlier stated that party leaders are committed to the supermajority coalition, especially since the House under Romualdez’s leadership during the 19th Congress was one of the most productive versions of the chamber.
“The truth is clear: all party leaders remain firmly committed to the supermajority coalition under the leadership of Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez. This unity has been the cornerstone of the House’s record productivity,” Barbers said.
“Under Speaker Romualdez, the 19th Congress was one of the most productive in our nation’s history, passing landmark laws in support of the Bagong Pilipinas agenda. The 20th Congress is on track to build on that momentum,” he added.
Barbers, a member of the 19th Congress who used to represent Surigao del Norte’s second district, cited the need for the House to maintain the status quo.
“The House of Representatives stands solid and united. We will not be distracted by intrigues or political sour grapes. Our mission is clear: to continue delivering meaningful legislation and oversight that will benefit every Filipino family,” Barbers earlier said.
“What Congress needs is not an overhaul. What it needs to do is to continue working for more laws that would benefit the people,” he reiterated.
