UMAKYAT na sa 293 ang bilang ng mga kongresista na nagpahayag ng suporta kay Leyte Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez sa pagiging Speaker ngayong 20th Congress.

Dumagdag sina Malasakit@Bayanihan Rep. Girlie Veloso at Taguig Rep. Jorge Bocobo sa mga nagpahayag ng suporta kay Romualdez.

“Rep. Romualdez’s track record speaks for itself. He has led the House in passing laws that truly matter to the Filipino people, and he has done so by building consensus and keeping the institution stable,” ani Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga ng Nationalist People’s Coalition (NPC).

Binigyan-diin ng mga lumalagda sa manifesto ang malaking tiwala sa kakayanan ni Romualdez matapos ang pamumuno na ipinakita nito noong 19th Congress at ang malaking nagawa nito para sa Bagong Pilipinas ni Pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

“Backed by 293 of his peers, Rep. Romualdez has shown that he is not only capable of uniting coalitions, but also of steering the chamber toward productivity and lasting impact,” sabi naman ni Parañaque City Rep. Brian Yamsuan ng National Unity Party (NUP).

Iginiit pa ng House leaders na ang pagiging Speaker ay hindi dapat nakatuon sa personalidad bagkus ay sa hangarin, kakayanan at aksyon—mga bagay na napatunayan at naipakita ni Romualdez noong nakaraang Kongreso.

“This is about continuity, competence and a clear path forward. That’s what the House needs. That’s why we support Rep. Romualdez,” sabi naman ni Quezon Rep. David “Jay-Jay” Suarez ng Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (CMD).

Dagdag pa nila, ang pagkilos sa likod ng speakership bid ni Romualdez ay hindi lamang lumalawak sa bilang kundi tumitindi rin ang paninindigan.

“This is about lawmakers coming together to keep the institution strong and service-oriented. And we believe that Rep. Romualdez is best equipped to lead us in that direction,” ani Iloilo Rep. Janette Garin ng Lakas-CMD.

Tinukoy nila ang papel ni Romualdez sa paggabay sa mga makasaysayang panukala, kabilang ang pagpasa ng 61 sa 64 na priority bills ng Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC).

“Legislation under Rep. Romualdez’s watch has been focused, strategic and always pro-people. That kind of leadership is not easy to come by, and it is even harder to sustain. Yet he has done both,” diin ni Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Alfredo Garbin ng Party-list Coalition Foundation Inc. (PCFI).

Binigyang-diin din ng mga mambabatas ang papel ni Romualdez sa pagpapanatili ng maayos na ugnayan sa pagitan ng Kamara at Malacañang, nang hindi isinasakripisyo ang pagiging independyente ng institusyon.

“His guiding principle has always been clear: support what is good for the country, protect the institution, and always prioritize the people’s welfare,” punto naman ni Romblon Rep. Eleandro Jesus “Budoy” Madrona.

Sa gitna ng mga agarang gawain ng Kongreso kaugnay ng pambansang pondo, agrikultura, reporma sa edukasyon at mahahalagang batas pang-ekonomiya, sinabi ng mga lider ng Kamara na si Romualdez ay isang subok at pinagkakatiwalaang lider.

“We do not need an OJT and cannot afford disruption, especially at this stage of the President’s term. We need leadership that knows the job, understands the pressure and won’t lose sight of the public good,” ani La Union Rep. Paolo Ortega V ng Lakas-CMD.

Sabi naman ni Mandaluyong City Rep. Alexandria “Queenie” Gonzales, asawa ng dating House Majority Leader na si Neptali “Boyet” Gonzales II ng NUP, “It is with deep conviction that I express my wholehearted support for the Speakership of the Honorable Martin Romualdez for the 20th Congress of the House of Representatives.”

“I would like to commend him for his swift and anticipatory response to the needs of my district—especially during recent calamities such as devastating fires and, most recently, the habagat-induced flooding. These emergencies came one after the other, and I saw firsthand how quickly his office responded,” ani Gonzales.

“I am glad that I chose to support him for the Speakership, because even this early, I see qualities in him that prove he can truly be relied upon to respond to the needs of the people in times of crisis and uncertainty,” dagdag ni Gonzales.

“I am confident that the 20th Congress will greatly benefit from his continued leadership. As we open the First Regular Session of the 20th Congress this July 28, 2025, I stand in full support of Speaker Martin Romualdez—trusting that under his guidance, the House will continue to serve with purpose, deliver meaningful progress, and keep the people at the heart of its work,” sabi pa ni Gonzales.