Romualdez boosts PH-US ties with US legislators

House Speaker Martin Romualdez has proactively initiated engagements with US legislators, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s suggestion to strengthen Philippines-US ties through legislative cooperation.

Romualdez stated that the House of Representatives has already taken the initiative to foster closer relationships with their counterparts in the US Congress.

Prior to Marcos' official visit, Romualdez and other House members traveled to the US in mid-April to meet with key congressional leaders.

During President Marcos' ongoing US visit, he met with members of the US Senate, including Senator Robert Menendez, to discuss various bilateral issues.

President Marcos emphasized the importance of involving legislative branches in the engagements between the Philippines and the US, not just the executive branches.

The Speaker expressed the readiness of the House of Representatives to take on the challenge of increased engagement with US legislative counterparts.

Accompanying President Marcos in his meeting at Capitol Hill were Speaker Romualdez and several other key cabinet secretaries.